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Malawi’s High Court on Friday overturned a lower court ruling that would have extradited self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary to South Africa to face fraud, money laundering and rape charges. Justice Mzonde Mvula set aside the Chief Resident Magistrate Court’s March 12 decision, ruling that extradition proceedings were “unlawful and unconstitutional” and […]
JOHANNESBURG, 31 October 2025– The City of Johannesburg is under mounting criticism following a controversial campaign to remove unauthorised informal traders from the Central Business District (CBD). The move has sparked a heated public debate and a High Court battle, highlighting tensions between economic survival and the enforcement of municipal bylaws. The informal traders fight […]
PRETORIA, South Africa- A judge presiding over the case in which the state seeks repayment of R28 million in taxpayer-funded legal fees has raised concerns about whether former President Jacob Zuma’s pension can be attached to satisfy the debt. The Pretoria High Court is hearing an application brought by the Presidency, the State Attorney and […]
PRETORIA, South Africa- The Senzo Meyiwa trial is set to continue on Monday at the Pretoria High Court, with the defence expected to call an unknown witness. It is not yet clear who this witness will be, but their appearance could play a significant role in the proceedings. Five men are currently on trial for […]
A Zimbabwean accountant is facing legal action over the alleged theft of R17m (£720,000) from a Johannesburg-based education non-profit organisation. Edward Mwanandimai, a member of the UK-based Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, is accused of misappropriating the funds from the Education and Training Unit (ETU) over six years. The North Gauteng High Court has issued […]
The bail appeal for Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim leader Jameson Timba and 77 activists has been delayed. The High Court postponed the hearing to next Tuesday after the State requested more time to respond. Justice Lucy Mungwari will preside over the case. Timba and the activists were arrested on June 16 for attending […]
An application by ten opposition lawmakers from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party has been dismissed by the High Court in Zimbabwe. The lawmakers, including Tendai Biti, Charlton Hwende, and Susan Matsunga, had complained about a ban on wearing neckties in parliament imposed by Speaker Jacob Mudenda. The court found that Mudenda had not […]
The South Gauteng High Court will deliver judgment on an application to set aside diplomatic immunity for former Zimbabwean first lady, Grace Mugabe. The DA and AfriForum have asked the court to nullify government’s decision, saying it was illegal and unconstitutional. Mugabe is accused of assaulting model Gabriella Engels at a hotel in August last […]
President Emmerson Mnangagwa cannot be tried for any misdemeanour committed in his personal capacity while he is still in office, the High Court has ruled. The Chamisa-led MDC had sought to impugn the conduct of President Mnangagwa for alleged interference with the independence of traditional leaders ahead of harmonised election on July 30. President Mnangagwa […]
UK government arms sales to Saudi Arabia are lawful, the High Court has ruled, after seeing secret evidence. The court rejected campaigners’ claims ministers were acting illegally by not suspending weapon sales to the kingdom, which is fighting a war in Yemen. The UN claims strikes on Houthi rebels caused thousands of civilian deaths. The […]
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