Malema sequestration postponed

Genevieve Quintal|Published

The provisional sequestration order against EFF leader Julius Malema regarding his outstanding tax bill has been extended to next year.

NPA denies Malema interference claims

Genevieve Quintal|Published

The NPA has denied claims by EFF leader Julius Malema of interference in his corruption case.

Malema: Bring on the trial

Genevieve Quintal|Published

"If they had a case they would have trialled (sic) us long ago," Julius Malema said after his case was postponed.

Malema dances on stage outside court

Genevieve Quintal|Published

A large crowd cheered as Julius Malema walked onto a stage set up near the Polokwane High Court.

EFF MPs in court for Malema

Genevieve Quintal|Published

Several EFF MPS arrived at the Polokwane High Court ahead of Julius Malema's court appearance.

Tight security ahead of Malema trial

Genevieve Quintal|Published

The streets around the High Court were barricaded with barbed wire ahead of Julius Malema and his co-accused's court appearance.

Bid to postpone Malema Sars case dismissed

Genevieve Quintal|Published

The application to have the sequestration case against Julius Malema postponed was dismissed by the High Court in Pretoria.

Malema seeks postponement

Genevieve Quintal|Published

EFF leader Julius Malema's legal team asked the High Court in Pretoria to postpone his sequestration case.

‘South Africa has lost a hero’

Genevieve Quintal|Published

People who had gathered outside Madiba's house in Houghton formed a big circle and prayed for the late struggle icon.

Mandela legacy lives on through Opus

Genevieve Quintal|Published

A book chronicling Nelson Mandela's life will ensure that the anti-apartheid icon's legacy is never forgotten, Public Service Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said.

Return of ivory, rhino goods a first

Genevieve Quintal|Published

A consignment of ivory products and rhino horn with an estimated value of R23 million is the first such seizure returned to South Africa, the Hawks said.

Cosatu asks Numsa to drop Vavi case

Genevieve Quintal|Published

Cosatu has asked Numsa and two other affiliates to withdraw their court action over Zwelinzima Vavi's suspension.

Judges must testify on Hlophe: lawyer

Genevieve Quintal|Published

Constitutional Court judges need to testify at the hearing into the misconduct complaint against Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe, a tribunal heard.

Arms deal: Mbeki lawyer withdraws

Genevieve Quintal|Published

Max Boqwana, representing Thabo Mbeki and his ex-cabinet ministers at the Seriti Commission of Inquiry, has withdrawn.

First phase of arms inquiry about justification

Genevieve Quintal|Published

The first phase of the Seriti Commission of Inquiry will deal with executive justification, evidence leader Tayob Aboobaker said.

Mandela updates difficult: expert

Genevieve Quintal|Published

The presidency faces difficulties in keeping the public informed about former president Nelson Mandela's health, media strategist Chris Vick said.

ANC, Cosatu condemn xeno attacks

Genevieve Quintal|Published

The ANC and alliance partner Cosatu have condemned a spate of violence against foreigners in Port Elizabeth, Diepsloot and Orange Farm.

NPA witness’s evidence ‘extraordinary’

Genevieve Quintal|Published

The testimony of a witness who accused suspended NPA prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach of colluding with another lawyer was questioned by her counsel.

Breytenbach witness queried

Genevieve Quintal|Published

A witness testifying against suspended NPA prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach had very little personal knowledge of her situation, her counsel Wim Trengove said.

ANC finalising policies

Genevieve Quintal|Published

Delegates at the ANC's national conference were finalising resolutions on constitutional amendments, secretary-general Gwede Mantashe said.

‘We need to have national consensus’

Genevieve Quintal|Published

The ANC adopted one of its key policy documents on strategy and tactics at its national conference in Mangaung.

ANC FState delegates will attend conference

Genevieve Quintal|Published

The ANC delegates from the Free State will still be able to attend the national elective conference in Mangaung, Gwede Mantashe said.

No cartridge cases near 9 bodies at Marikana

Genevieve Quintal|Published

No cartridge cases were found in the vicinity of nine of the bodies found at a small hill at Wonderkop, Marikana.

Court hears about advocate’s plea

Genevieve Quintal|Published

Advocate Thillay Pillay did not plead guilty to over-reaching, but rather to over-charging, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) heard.

Judge questions advocate’s trial fees

Genevieve Quintal|Published

An advocate who charged a trial fee for seven briefs in one day could be seen to be over-reaching, a Supreme Court of Appeal judge suggested.