A 1971 law, and the parallel growth of an illegal economy, shaped South Africa’s unique cannabis landscape.
Protests outside the constitutional court at its decision to grant parole to Chris Hani’s killer, Janusz Walus.
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The court should have given the public a much clearer understanding of how it came to its decision, and what consideration it had given to public opinion.
Protesters demonstrate outside the high court in Cape Town against parole for Janusz Walus.
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The new process of impeachment requires an objective test to be met.
Mpho Phalatse was toppled as mayor of Johannesburg following a no-confidence vote in September. A high court reinstated her.
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It is important to embrace all the nation’s languages in a multilingual and multicultural society. This will ensure they are used, developed and mainstreamed.
Raymond Zondo, South Africa’s new chief justice.
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Zondo’s career is made up of a tapestry of highlights, from lawyer to senior judge. He has written more than 200 judgments.
Prince Misuzulu, second from the left, attends the provincial memorial service for his mother, the late Mantfombi Dlamini, at the Khangelakamankegane Royal Palace in Nongoma, in May 2021.
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When judges, legislators, and policymakers neglect the foundational dynamics of indigenous customs, they worsen conflict between indigenous laws and state laws.
A judicial commission has found that the Guptas orchestrated massive corruption and the capture of the South African state, with the help of their friend, former president Jacob Zuma.
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, speaker of South Africa’s National Assembly, and lawyer Dali Mpofu at the interviews for the next chief justice.
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Her values of integrity, impartiality, professional ethics, and court decorum make her the ideal person to head the country’s judiciary.
President of South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal Mandisa Maya has been recommended as the country’s next Chief Justice.
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Most South Africans believe the report into state capture must be followed up to ensure that those responsible for rampant corruption are held accountable.