Spectrum rule rattles telecoms sector
A clause in the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill seeking to force mobile network operators to share unused high demand spectrum with smaller players... Read more.
Shepherd Bushiri’s legal troubles deepen as court clears path for racketeering trial
Fugitive preacher Shepherd Bushiri faces mounting legal pressure after the Pretoria High Court dismissed a bid by his alleged co-accused to halt a racketeering prosecution,... Read more.
Analysis | Julius Malema’s R1m threat — strong in law, but not yet proven
Julius Malema’s legal letter to Ngizwe Mchunu follows a well-known path in South African defamation law. It sets out the statements complained of, explains why... Read more.
Julius Malema gives Ngizwe Mchunu 24 hours to pay R1m or face court
EFF leader Julius Malema has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to media personality Ngizwe Mchunu, demanding a public apology and R1-million in damages over explosive claims... Read more.
Prosecutors weigh Ipid perjury findings against Lt-Gen Tebello Mosikili
An investigation by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) recommending criminal charges against Lt-Gen Tebello Mosikili, the South African Police... Read more.
Where police boss Puleng Dimpane stands in divided SAPS
New acting national police commissioner Lt-Gen Puleng Dimpane’s affidavit and testimony before Parliament’s ad hoc committee on alleged police capture read like... Read more.
Gardee family urges Ramaphosa to expand Madlanga inquiry, include new SAPS interference claims
Lawyers for the Gardee family have written to President Cyril Ramaphosa, urging him to expand the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Criminal Justice System... Read more.
High court draws the line on government power
The government cannot push through roads, developments, or major projects without properly consulting affected communities and following the law. That is the message... Read more.
Lawyer fights on for Cyril Ramaphosa to account in NDPP appointment case
Attorney Barnabas Xulu is pressing ahead with his legal challenge to the appointment of Andy Mothibi as the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), arguing... Read more.
Court blocks Fikile Mbalula’s erstwhile RAF crackdown on illegal migrants
Former transport minister Fikile Mbalula’s attempt to restrict Road Accident Fund payouts to foreign nationals has been decisively struck down in a ruling that... Read more.
