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Tribunal adjourns as judge allows gender expert testimony in case against Judge President Mbenenge
The Judicial Conduct Tribunal has postponed hearings into allegations of sexual harassment against Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge to June 30 - July 11, 2025.
Pietermaritzburg High Court reduces life sentence for rapist of minor
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has reduced the sentences of a man convicted of raping his wife's stepbrother, raising questions about consent and the legal system's treatment of vulnerable victims
Justice served: Pietermaritzburg High Court confirms life sentence for father who raped his daughter
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has upheld a life sentence for a father who raped and impregnated his 14-year-old daughter, underscoring the horrific nature of child abuse and the complexities of rehabilitation.
City of Joburg's R10 million fine against Waterfall Estate declared unlawful
The South Gauteng High Court has declared over R10 million in fines against Waterfall Estate unlawful, challenging Johannesburg Water's enforcement practices.
Court ruling revives Ithala Bank operations, bringing relief to employees and clients
This ruling comes as Ithala, which has more than 200000 active clients, appeals an ongoing liquidation application brought by the PA, which led to the freezing of all bank accounts, earlier this year.
High Court gives Ithala bank greenlight to resume business operations
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has ruled that Ithala Bank can resume operations, rejecting attempts by the South African Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority to liquidate it.
Gauteng woman claims reckless lending by BMW Financial Services after R787,000 debt
A Gauteng woman fought back against BMW Financial Services, claiming reckless lending practices as she faced a staggering R787,000 car loan debt.
Is Nedbank guilty of reckless lending? A man's fight over a R484,000 car loan
In a contentious legal dispute, a man challenges Nedbank over alleged reckless lending practices after securing a car loan while employed on a 10-month contract.
Pre-trail hearing for 5 accused in the AKA's murder matter will commence in June
Advocate Simphiwe Mlotshwa is set to represent five men accused of the murder of South African rapper Kiernan AKA Forbes and his friend, chef Tebello Motsoane, as the case progresses in the Durban High Court.
High Court reserves judgment in DA’s battle against Employment Equity Amendment Act
The Pretoria High Court has reserved judgment in the DA’s legal challenge to the Employment Equity Amendment Act, focusing on concerns over demographic targets and claims of unfair discrimination.
Zille criticises race-based job targets as DA challenges court ruling
The Democratic Alliance's legal challenge against the Employment Equity Act amendments raises critical questions about race and gender quotas in South Africa. As Helen Zille argues for fair job access, the government defends its transformative measures. What will this court battle mean for the future of employment equity?
Zille slams 'race-based job targets' as DA heads to court
he DA is challenging amendments to the Employment Equity Act in the Pretoria High Court, arguing that race- and gender-based targets are unconstitutional quotas. The government defends the changes as essential for workplace transformation.
Mengo vs Mbenenge: Key developments in South Africa's judicial sexual harassment case
Proceedings in the Judicial Conduct Tribunal continue as digital forensic investigator Francois Möller reveals evidence in the sexual harassment case against Judge President Selby Mbenenge.
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.
Helen Zille:‘Racial laws’ are pushing investors out of SA – DA heads to court over Equity Act
DA federal chair Helen Zille claims the Employment Equity Act and other government policies are driving investors away from South Africa, harming job creation and economic growth.
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial faces further delays in Pretoria High Court
Senzo Meyiwa was brutally killed on October 26, 2014, while in the company of his girlfriend and the mother of his child, Kelly Khumalo, in Vosloorus.
Woman arrested in connection with arson attack on Kelly Smith's Middelpos home
The home of six-year-old Joshlin Smith's mother, Racquel 'Kelly' Smith, was engulfed in flames following her conviction for kidnapping and trafficking.
Joshlin Smith's home destroyed after mother's conviction in kidnapping case
Following the conviction of Racquel 'Kelly' Smith for her role in the kidnapping of her daughter, Joshlin, her home has been destroyed by fire, sparking an arson investigation.
Kelly Smith's home burnt to the ground following kidnapping and trafficking conviction
The home of six-year-old Joshlin Smith's mother, Racquel 'Kelly' Smith, was engulfed in flames following her conviction for kidnapping and trafficking.
City of Tshwane under pressure as EFF calls for action against Afrikaners-only Kleinfontein
The EFF demands the dismantling of the controversial white Afrikaners-only settlement in Kleinfontein following a court ruling that the area was illegally occupied.
NPA praises verdict in Joshlin Smith kidnapping case as search continues for the six-year-old
The NPA said this case saw the largest number of resources put together from the police, the City of Cape Town, the Navy and the community of Saldanha in the search for Joshlin Smith.
‘We are window shopping’: EFF vows to occupy land near Kleinfontein
In a bold protest, the EFF demands equal rights for black South Africans in Kleinfontein, challenging the area's exclusionary practices following a court ruling on its legality.
Pastor told widow he was divorced - court sides with her in RAF customary marriage case
After a lengthy legal battle, RAF has been ordered to pay a widow who thought that her late husband was divorced from his first wife. This is after RAF failed to prove that second marriage was not valid.
DA to Malema - 'You can’t pin VAT issue on us'
The DA has rubbished the EFF's accusation that it was to blame for the chaos around the Ntional Budget which was halted by the Western Cape High Court.
Government continues to pay millions in COVID-19 relief funds to taxi industry
As the South African government allocates millions in COVID-19 relief funds to the taxi industry, BOSA raises concerns about transparency and accountability in the funding process.