Director at Mojapelo Attorneys, Tshepho Mojapelo, clarifies circumstances under which a sheriff of the court may effect a warrant of arrest

The City of Johannesburg has reiterated that the sheriff of the court has no legal authority to effect a warrant of arrest, saying that it is sorely the responsibility of the South African Police Service (SAPS). This follows an attempt by the sheriff to enforce a warrant of arrest against Johannesb…

SABC News Democracy 30 Project reflects on then ANC leader, Nelson Mandela's response to the 1992 Boipatong Massacre

As South Africa marks 30 years of Democracy, SABC News is gearing up to launch a programme dedicated to marking this important milestone. In the build-up to the launch of SABC News' Democracy 30 Project on the 26th of April, Update@Noon zooms in on the Boipatong Massacre which is widely regarded as…

Financial Sector Conduct Authority urges pension fund members to actively participate in complaint processes with employers failing to pay retirement contributions

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority says about 4 000 employers have been failing to pay the retirement contributions of workers. According to the FSCA, approximately R7 billion in contributions remain unpaid, with companies lagging between 5 months and 252 months (21 years) in outstanding paymen…

"Fundamental human rights were violated at Enyobeni Tavern, in the Eastern Cape, where 21 teenagers lost their lives in 2022" - South African Human Right Commission

The South African Human Right Commission has found that fundamental human rights were violated in the Enyobeni tavern tragedy which claimed the lives of 21 teenagers at Scenery Park, just outside East London in the Eastern Cape. The commission has fingered the Buffalo City Metro together with the p…

National Director of Public Prosecution defends formulation of new Corporate Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism

The National Director of Public Prosecution, Advocate Shamila Batohi has defended the formulation of the new Corporate Alternative Dispute Resolution, insisting that its main objective is to encourage corporates to report themselves in cases of alleged corruption. Batohi's assertions follow critici…

Defence counsel in Senzo Meyiwa trial continues cross examination of investigating officer, Sergeant Batho Mogola

Investigating officer, Sergeant Batho Mogola has continued to be cross examined by the defence in the Senzo Meyiwa trial at the High Court in Pretoria. Defence counsel, Thulani Mngomezulu accused the investigating team of  "cooking up" the case,  alleging that the team is covering up for the real p…

Election Matters: Electoral Commission Chairperson speaks on 30 years of democracy in SA and how this milestone impacts the May elections

partnered with the Independent Electoral Commission to bring you a new feature called Election Matters, where we delve deeper into the processes you, as the voter, need to be knowledgeable about. So join the Elections Matter conversation every Wednesday, until the 22nd of May 2024, for a look at ev…

" No sheriff in this country has the legal authority to effect an arrest outside the SAPS" - City of Johannesburg Mayoral Spokesperson on the warrant of arrest issued against City Manager

A standoff has unfolded outside the Roodepoort home of Johannesburg City Manager, Floyd Brink, after a warrant was issued for his arrest following the city's reported failure to comply with a court order. This was in an attempt to enforce a warrant of arrest on Brink in relation to a matter that in…

SABC News: Democracy 30 Project reflects on the impact of the 1992 Boipatong Massacre during negotiations with the National Party

As South Africa marks 30 years of Democracy, SABC News is gearing up to launch a programme dedicated to marking this important milestone. In the build-up to the launch of SABC News' Democracy 30 Project on the 26th of April, Update@Noon zooms in on the Boipatong massacre which is widely regarded as…

In the build up to the launch of the #SABCNews Democracy 30 project on 26 April 2024, #UpdateAtNoon zooms in on the Reservation of Separate Amenities Act and how late Labour Party Leader, Allan Hendrickse challenged it

As South Africa marks 30 years of Democracy, SABC News is gearing up to launch a programme dedicated to marking this important milestone. In the build-up to the launch of SABC News' Democracy 30 project on 26 April 2024, Update@Noon zooms in on the Reservation of Separate Amenities Act, which came …