Articles containing the tag ‘law
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, January 5th, 2025

Rising Attacks on E-Hailing Drivers: Cape Town Police Arrest Robbery Suspects

The robbery of an e-hailing driver in Cape Town, which took place on 24 December 2024, has drawn widespread attention and condemnation from those affected. The victim, identified as Ali, was called for a pick-u... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, November 25th, 2024

Gold and Desperation: The Dark Secrets of Stilfontein’s Underground

As South Africa grapples with the growing crisis of illegal mining, the unfolding drama in Stilfontein, North West, has captured national attention. Late on Sunday night, fourteen Zama Zamas, or illegal miners,... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, November 17th, 2024

Tensions Rise in Stilfontein as Government Cracks Down on Illegal Mining, MACUA Threatens Legal Action

Tensions in Stilfontein, North West Province, are escalating as the Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) threatens legal action against the South African government, accusing it of inhumane trea... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, November 4th, 2024

Cape Town Underworld: The Rise and Fall of Mark Lifman

Cape Town’s criminal underworld lost one of its most notorious figures this Sunday when businessman Mark Lifman was shot dead outside the Garden Route Mall in George. Lifman, aged 57, was walking alone throug... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, October 28th, 2024

Alleged Misuse of Police Vehicles Sparks Debate Over Resource Allocation

A recent incident involving a police vehicle from Bramley Police Station allegedly operating far outside its designated area has sparked considerable debate over the use of law enforcement resources in South Af... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, June 29th, 2021

Jacob Zuma to Spend 15 Months in Prison

Following the incident in which former president Jacob Zuma walked out of the Zondo Commission, the constitutional court, on Tuesday, ruled against the former president, found him guilty of contempt of court an... Read more »
By Cindy Trillo On Thursday, October 11th, 2018

Can South Africa’s Legal System Ever Work Smoothly?

The South African legal system is flawed. A muddle of pre-colonial, western and common law principles has created a hybrid legal system with its own flaws. Without clearly defined boundaries through which parti... Read more »
By Sbusiso Nkala On Monday, August 6th, 2018

Depression – The mysterious death of Prof. Bongani Mayosi

The startling death of Prof. Mayosi has raised much attention around the subject of depression. Conversations surrounding the tragic death of an icon, and a pioneer who has made great contributions to the publi... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, November 26th, 2016

Zuma to Oppose Recommendations Made by Madonsela in State of Capture Report

The President Jacob Zuma announced on Friday that he would be taking the remedial action that is contained in the State of Capture report that was presented by former Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, on judic... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, January 26th, 2016

Contralesa Asks Zuma to Grant King Dalindyebo a Presidential Pardon

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) has sent President Jacob Zuma a letter and petition asking him to grant Abathembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo a presidential pardon, the presiden... Read more »