Legal Issues

INTERVIEW: Rob Parker Exposes Allegations Against ReconAfrica: Legal, Ethical, and Environmental Concerns

Rob Parker, a representative from the Economic and Social Justice Trust of Namibia, has shared alarming insights into the controversial operations of ReconAfrica, a company accused of serious legal, ethical, and environmental violations. Parker has been working on a report that sheds light on the company's actions, including its new environmental clearance certificate, which he claims was obtained through fraudulent means. According to Parker, ReconAfrica's consultant misrepresented consultations with […]

27 January, 2025 113

World

Trump ally Steve Bannon to be released from prison

Donald Trump's former advisor and close ally Steve Bannon is set to be released from prison. Bannon has spent four months in a federal prison in Connecticut for refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena over the January 6th riots at the US Capitol. Ira Spitzer has more.

30 October, 2024 39

South Africa

South Africa needs to manage migrants better. That requires cleaning up the Department of Home Affairs

By Alan Hirsch, University of Cape Town Legal grievances against the South African Department of Home Affairs, including contempt of court cases, are depressingly common. Too frequently the minister has to apologise to a court, or to ask for more time, on behalf of the department. Most of the court cases involve the operations of the department regarding visas and permits for foreign visitors, immigrants and prospective refugees. […]

5 February, 2024 22