Author: Mpho Koka

Marshalltown fire
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Testimony at Marshalltown fire inquiry: My child died as I watched

The judicial commission of inquiry into circumstances surrounding the deaths of 77 people at the Usindiso Building in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, heard more testimony... Read more.
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Magistrate in soccer star Thamsanqa Gabuza’s case dies

Magistrate Aubrey Peggy Senne, who presided over the first court appearance of soccer star Thamsanqa Gabuza’s malicious damage to property case last year, has... Read more.
Municipal staff allowed to hold political posts - Concourt confirms
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Makhubele tells tribunal she never held two state positions

Suspended Gauteng judge Tintswalo Makhubele testified that she agreed with Gauteng High Court Judge President Dunstan Mlambo in 2017 regarding her position. She... Read more.
John Hlophe
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‘Ramaphosa suspended me for political reasons’ – Judge Hlophe

Suspended Western Cape High Court Judge President John Hlophe says President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended him because he was “bowing to some political pressure”.... Read more.
David vs Goliath: Small developer beats Bidvest's firm in court
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Heated exchange as judge Makhubele’s still unprepared for hearing

On Thursday, the judicial conduct tribunal hearings probing Gauteng judge Tintswalo Makhubele’s alleged impeachable conduct resumed. Makhubele was expected to... Read more.
Amcu Gold One hostage
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Number of mineworkers dismissed at Gold One rises to 451

The total number of workers fired by Gold One Modder East Operations mine has increased from 401 to 451. Their dismissal was the result of an underground sit-in... Read more.