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Top stories this week: NPA declines to prosecute in Phala Phala case, Chris Brown tickets debate gets heated, and more updates
From the NPA declining to prosecute in Phala Phala case, to the latest Babel update, these are your top stories this week.
Johannesburg High Court orders City of Joburg to do air quality test amid mounting Kya Sand waste crisis
The dumping sites service up to 200 trucks per day, each carrying various types of waste, such as garden waste, household waste, building rubble and waste, toxic waste, and even medical waste.
SCA dismisses Shell’s appeal, but extends lifeline for Wild Coast exploration
The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed Shell's appeal on Wild Coast oil exploration rights, but allowed a renewal application process, raising concerns over community consultation and environmental rights.
Malik Dasoo - Who does the Amazon development really benefit?
OPINION: It’s rare to find an issue that has the consensus of all of South Africa. However, this political cycle has revealed that of the many issues facing us, unemployment is once again coming out as a frontrunner, writes Malik Dasoo.
Wild Coast communities defend High Court victory against Shell in Supreme Court of Appeal
The ongoing legal saga continues as Wild Coast communities fight to protect their land and livelihoods against the backdrop of environmental degradation and corporate interests. Expert opinions shed light on the broader implications for environmental justice and community empowerment.
Sheriff seize four state vehicles from Mountain Rise police station over wrongful arrest spat
Police in KwaZulu-Natal are hoping to dispute and stop the sale of four vehicles from the Mountain Rise police station, seized by the sheriff of the High Court earlier this week.
ConCourt’s Capitec Bank Limited vs Sars ruling: A significant ruling in Tax law
The Constitutional Court’s ruling on Capitec Bank Limited vs Sars is a significant ruling for South African tax law.
Unveiling the dark reality behind women who kill for insurance payouts
We delve into the haunting realm of familial homicide, particularly focusing on the enigmatic cases where women have taken the lives of their loved ones all to cash out on life insurance policies.
MK party riding on coattails of ANC, says ruling party
The ANC has objected to the use of the name and logo by former President Jacob Zuma’s new political formation.
LOOK: MK Party supporters cheer on Jacob Zuma ahead of name and logo court case
Hundreds of uMkhonto weSizwe Party supporters gathered outside the Durban High Court sitting at the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday ahead of the court’s decision on whether the MK Party may use the MK logo and name.
Ex-husband sentenced for killing KwaZulu-Natal gospel singer, Delana Rawlins
Ian Rawlins has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after he was found guilty of killing his ex-wife, Pietermaritzburg gospel singer, Delana Carmen Rawlins.
THE SHOW MUST GO ON: Court dismisses Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana’s attempts to get doccie scrapped
The Johannesburg High Court dismissed an application by Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana to have the ‘Tracking Thabo Bester’ documentary scrapped.
Showmax prepares for court battle with Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana over doccie
Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s applications to have the ‘Tracking Thabo Bester’ documentary pulled from Showmax’s line-up will be heard in court on Friday.
Nafiz Modack finally gets lawyered up, case to resume next week
Alleged underworld kingpin Nafiz Modack has finally been allocated a lawyer amid weeks of delays at the Western Cape High Court.
Have maternity rights been extended to non-birthing parents?
OPINION: Having considered evidence led, the court held that all parents should enjoy equal parental leave and for parliament to make substantive changes to the law to eliminate inequality.
AfriForum's fight against five-year driver's licence expiration far from over, despite court's dismissal over technicality
AfriForum's fight over the five-year licence expiration period has hit a bump in the road.
South African Judiciary faces scrutiny: Casac questions JSC's selection of two SCA candidates, leaving two posts vacant
Casac has questioned the JSC about whether, in its opinion, any of the eight candidates not recommended did not meet the requirements for appointment and requested the reasons behind why the two candidates were selected.
JSC interviews: Judge Edwin Molahlehi recommended for Deputy Judge President of Labour courts
Judge Edwin Molahlehi was also the first Executive Mayor of the new West Rand District municipality, which covered his hometown of Kagiso in Krugersdorp.
JSC interviews: Judge Violet Phatshoane defends SCA aspirations amid concerns about female High Court leadership
The Judicial Services Commission is on the second day of its interview processes as commissioners grill prospective candidates for judicial appointments to the Superior Courts.
Judges slam Mpofu who ‘sought to mislead’ in Zuma’s private prosecution attempt against Ramaphosa
The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg found that by omitting key correspondence with the deputy judge president Roland Sutherland, former president Jacob Zuma’s counsel Advocate Dali Mpofu SC had failed in his ethical duty to the court.
Zuma vs Ramaphosa: Another blow for Jacob Zuma as High Court dismisses his leave to appeal
The full written judgment would be released later on Tuesday.
Jacob Zuma loses leave to appeal in Downer, Maughan private prosecution case
The former statesman tried taking action against State prosecutor Billy Downer and veteran journalist Karyn Maughan after he opened a criminal case in 2021.
Ugandan man faces death penalty over homosexual relationship
A man, arrested in Soroti in Uganda, could be sentenced to death of having a sexual relationship with another man.
Jacob Zuma only learnt of remission after being processed at Estcort prison, says Correctional Services Commissioner
Former president Jacob Zuma reported to the facility as part of the remission process and was released less than two hours later.
Judge throws out Trump's 'big lie' defamation lawsuit against CNN
Trump argued that the network's references to the ‘big lie’ created a ‘false and incendiary association’ between him and Hitler, and caused ’readers and viewers to hate, contempt, distrust, ridicule, and even fear’ him.