insert_link South Africa Forum for South Africa raises concern over Malema assault rifle case delays Tebogo Mashilompan (Photo: Facebook) The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has expressed serious concern over repeated delays in the pre-sentencing process of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema’s assault rifle case. The East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape has postponed the pre-sentencing to April. FOSA leader Tebogo Mashilompane criticized the delays, saying the magistrate’s failure to conclude the matter in a timely manner undermines public confidence in […] today26 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Esie Schimming-Chase Becomes First Female Permanent Supreme Court Judge Judge Esie Schimming-Chase has been appointed as the first woman to serve as a permanent judge on the Supreme Court. Additionally, Vikitoria Hango of the Justice Office confirmed that the Judicial Service Commission has appointed five acting judges to the Supreme Court for the period from January to December 2026. today3 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia Courts operating normally, says Justice Ministry after case pulled The High Court has struck an urgent application by the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations from the roll after magistrates across the country denied under oath that they were on strike. The ministry had approached the court alleging a work stoppage, but the application was withdrawn when no evidence of a strike could be found. Ministry spokesperson Edmund //Khoaseb said operations at all magistrates’ courts are continuing as usual. […] today17 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Judiciary Rejects Amupanda’s Transparency Claims The Judiciary has dismissed allegations by activist and politician Dr. Job Amupanda regarding a lack of transparency in appointing a second Deputy Judge-President. In a statement, it denounced the misinformation circulating on social media, emphasizing that such claims undermine its integrity and impartiality.Vikitoria Hango is the Deputy Director of Public Relations at the Office of the Judiciary: today26 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Judiciary dismisses Amupanda’s claims on Deputy Judge-President appointment Supreme Court of Namibia The Judiciary has dismissed allegations by activist and politician Dr. Job Amupanda, who claimed a lack of transparency in the appointment of a second Deputy Judge-President. In a statement, the Judiciary rejected what it described as misinformation circulating on social media, stressing that such claims undermine its integrity and impartiality. Deputy Director of Public Relations at the Office of the Judiciary, Vikitoria Hango, reaffirmed the institution’s […] today25 February, 2025
insert_link Environment Environment Ministry says there is progress in courts expansion The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism is pleased with the progress in establishing special wildlife courts. In 2024, courts in Oshakati, Rundu, and Katima Mulilo handled 181 cases, finalizing 102. Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda stated that efforts are ongoing to secure external funding to expand the initiative in collaboration with the Judiciary and the Office of the Prosecutor General. today5 February, 2025
insert_link World Washington appeals court questions Trump’s legal immunity Judges in Washington DC's appeals court have questioned arguments made by Donald Trump's lawyers that he is immune from prosecution. They have not yet made a ruling but even once they do, the case is likely to go to the Supreme Court, all while Trump campaigns for re-election. Caroline Malone reports. today10 January, 2024
