insert_link South Africa DA Welcomes Johannesburg High Court’s Dismissal of MK Party’s Bid to Delay JSC Interviews In S.A, the DA has welcomed the Johannesburg High Court’s dismissal of the MK Party’s bid to postpone this week’s Judicial Service Commission interviews. This follows a Western Cape High Court interdict preventing impeached former judge president John Hlophe from participating in JSC processes. The DA's Karabo Khakhau hailed the ruling as a victory for judicial integrity, ensuring judges' selection remains free from interference: todayOctober 7, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa Section27 Seeks Postponement in S.A Cancer Alliance Case Against Gauteng Health Department In S.A, Section27 will approach the Johannesburg High Court today to request a postponement of the Cancer Alliance's case against the Gauteng Health Department. The application centres on the department’s alleged failure to utilise the 784-million-rand allocated by the Gauteng Treasury last year, to address the radiation backlog and other surgical backlogs in the province. Section27’s, Pearl Nicodemus says the department, MEC for Health, and the two hospitals that provide […] todayJuly 23, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa City of Johannesburg says it is pleased that the rule of law has been maintained especially against big businesses The City of Johannesburg says it is pleased that the rule of law has been maintained especially against big businesses and massive residential estates that want to avoid paying municipal services. The Johannesburg High Court ruled in favour of the city against Malakite Body Corporate and Greenstone Crest Body Corporate. The city’s spokesperson, Nkosana Lekotjolo, says the two appellants appealed an earlier judgment which found the metro was correct to […] todayApril 18, 2024 42
insert_link South Africa Legal Battle between former and current South African Presidents Hits High Court Today Former South African President Jacob Zuma's pursuit of private prosecution against President Cyril Ramaphosa unfolds at the High Court in Johannesburg today. Zuma accuses Ramaphosa of complicity in another private prosecution involving state prosecutor Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan. The Jacob Zuma Foundation anticipates Zuma's personal attendance to provide updates on appeals related to the summons served on Ramaphosa in December 2022. Notably, the High Court overturned Zuma's prior […] todayApril 11, 2024 19