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Ithala bank clients welcome court ruling
The KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development and Tourism MEC Reverend Musa Zondi has assured Ithala customers that they will soon be able to access their money.
Appeal granted for Nissan SA ex-employee ordered to repay over R350,000 for studies in Japan
Nissan SA wants former employee, Senyatsi Bennita Phasha to pay back money spent on her while she was studying in Japan for two years and subsequently failed to stay with the company upon her return.
Mozambican woman sentenced to 30 years for murdering three-year-old Melokuhle Ngwenya
A 38-year-old Mozambican woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of a three-year-old girl after she learned that her mother had an affair with her boyfriend.
Mbalula rules out VAT hike in new budget, advocates pro-poor economic approach
The ANC backs Finance Minister Godongwana as political tensions rise, calling for a revised fiscal framework that prioritises the needs of the vulnerable.
Zille claims secret VAT deal with Godongwana - but offers zero proof: ‘Wait and see if I’m lying’
DA federal council chairperson, Helen Zille, called on the finance minister’s legal team to publicly state that they have approached them for out-of-court settlement on VAT.
COSAS 4 accused fail in bid to have presiding judge recuse himself
The Gauteng High Court's recent decision has sparked hope for justice in South Africa as it dismissed a bid by former apartheid security officers to have the presiding judge recused from the landmark COSAS 4 trial. The case pertains to the tragic events of 1982, when an explosion caused by apartheid security forces resulted in the deaths of three teenagers in Krugersdorp.
Gauteng High Court dismisses request for judge recusal in historic COSAS 4 trial
The Gauteng High Court's recent decision has sparked hope for justice in South Africa as it dismissed a bid by former apartheid security officers to have the presiding judge recused from the landmark COSAS 4 trial. This case pertains to the tragic events of 1982, when an explosion caused by apartheid security forces resulted in the deaths of three teenagers in Krugersdorp, highlighting haunting injustices from the country’s past.
ANC's Fikile Mbalula hints imminent announcement regarding VAT budget decision
Anticipation builds as ANC prepares to unveil a significant decision on the contentious VAT increase, amidst ongoing political negotiations and legal challenges to the 2025 Budget.
Constitutional Court dismisses AfriForum’s leave to appeal bid in ‘kill the boer’ saga
In a ruling handed on Thursday, the Constitutional Court said AfriForum's application bears no reasonable prospects for success.
Kill The Boer: The law permits it, there is nothing that stops Julius Malema from chanting
The Equality Court has ruled that Julius Malema's controversial 'Kill The Boer' chant is protected as political speech, not hate speech. Despite international outcry and criticism from various quarters, South African law permits Malema to continue using the chant as a form of political expression. This article explores the legal reasoning behind this ruling and the ongoing debate surrounding it.
North West man awarded R680,000 after arrest for unknowingly violating a protection order
The was in hospital when the protection order was issued. A police officer only told him about the order over the phone.
Western Cape cop sentenced to 41 years for fatal shooting at children's party
A Western Cape police officer has been sentenced to 41 years in prison after a tragic shooting at a children's party left one dead and nine injured.
Woman sentenced to 30 years for the kidnapping and brutal murder of four-year-old Keeya Mbulawa
Nonhlelelwa Matsebula, a 34-year-old woman, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the kidnapping and murder of four-year-old Keeya Mbulawa in Soweto, highlighting the urgent need for child protection in our communities.
Western Cape cop found guilty of murder after shooting at children's party
A Western Cape police officer has been convicted of murder after a shocking shooting spree at a children's party, leaving one dead and nine injured.
Durban schoolboy still fighting for his life after stabbing incident at West Ridge High School
An aspiring pupil's dreams have been interrupted as he fights for his life in a Durban hospital after being allegedly attacked by an assailant armed with a weapon on the school’s premises.
Mother in legal battle with father after he enrolled their five-year-old daughter in a school without her consent
A father took his five-year-old daughter to start Grade R where he lived and failed to notify his estranged wife.
Gauteng couple ordered to repay UK woman R1. 7 million for a farm she purchased
A South African couple's desperate bid to escape a hefty debt to a UK woman backfires as the high court affirms a binding settlement in a high-stakes farm dealing dispute.
Court rules on interim maintenance in Muslim marriage
A woman married in terms of Muslim law, turned to court for interim maintenance pending their divorce. Her husband opposed this and said as he had issued her with Talaaq, they are already divorced.
Court's decision on interim maintenance amid Talaaq divorce proceedings
The judge pointed out that the Act applies to all existing Muslim marriages, including a Muslim marriage terminated or dissolved in accordance with the tenets of Islam and where divorce proceedings have been instituted but not yet finalised.
ANC member takes on NPA for declining to prosecute Mashatile
Deputy President accused of making misrepresentations under oath in battle over 2022 ANC North West provincial conference
Judge reduces ‘harsh’ sentence for man caught stealing shoe polish
Nhlakanipho Mtshali's case drew the attention of Judge Robin Mossop, who deemed the initial penalty excessively harsh for the minor offence of shoplifting items worth R170.
Interim maintenance granted to Muslim wife pending divorce
A woman married in terms of Muslim law, turned to court for interim maintenance pending their divorce. Her husband opposed this and said as he had issued her with a Talaaq, they were already divorced.
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife ordered to pay legal costs in tender dispute
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife has been ordered by the Pietermaritzburg High Court to cover legal costs in a contentious tender dispute with Nombela Investments, raising questions about the tender awarding process.
Court rules against Tshwane speaker over no confidence motion
Court ruling declares Tshwane speaker's decision to block no confidence motion unconstitutional, opening the door for potential ouster.
Lawyer narrowly escapes being disbarred after misconduct ruling
Despite serious misconduct, a judge rules against disbarment for a lawyer, citing her youth and inexperience.