Author: Kennedy Mudzuli

The Pretoria High Court has interdicted activist Simamkele Xani from repeating allegations that Unisa corruptly awarded Tebogo Letsie an R82 million security tender, after finding the claims false, unlawful and defamatory. The ruling, welcomed by the university, protects Letsie’s dignity and political reputation and delivers a stern warning that activism cannot be used as a shield for unverified and damaging accusations.

For thousands of South Africans seeking relief from debt, online comparison sites often appear to offer clarity in a complex market. However, the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) ruled that one such platform had crossed a critical ethical line by disguising advertising as independent research. In a ruling against Debt Experts (Pty) Ltd, the ARB upheld a consumer complaint over a website titled “Top 5 Best Debt Review Companies in South Africa for 2025”, finding that it misled the public by falsely portraying itself as an objective ranking service while secretly promoting its own services. “The website presents itself as an…

The Advertising Appeals Committee has dismissed MTN’s appeal and confirmed that its “free-to-use” router advertising misled consumers by failing to disclose possible SIM activation charges. The ruling clarifies that activation fees form part of the real cost of using a device and must be clearly disclosed in advertising, even where some customers may not ultimately be charged.

Acts of external sovereignty, like extradition requests, relate to foreign and diplomatic relations. When an official or state entity acts on behalf of a state, they must have the authority to bind the state.

The Eastern Cape High Court has overturned a magistrate’s conviction and subsequent acquittal of an accused person after finding that two contradictory rulings were unlawfully issued in the same criminal trial, ordering the matter to start afresh before a different judicial officer.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected SAHRA’s bid to treat all Mandela-related memorabilia as national heritage, ruling that private property cannot be controlled solely because of its association with Nelson Mandela.

A Grade 10 learner in Mthatha was shot by a police officer while leaving a school protest over broken toilets and unsafe classrooms. The High Court in Mthatha has now found the Minister of Police fully liable for the learner’s injuries, highlighting the state’s accountability when law enforcement unlawfully harms children during protests.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has clarified that under POCA, a forfeiture application is considered “pending” once issued within 90 days of a preservation order, even if service is delayed, ensuring the State can recover proceeds of crime without undue procedural hurdles.

The Constitutional Court has ruled that spouses in customary marriages cannot alter their property regime through private antenuptial contracts without court approval.

Brian Theodore April was dismissed after security found a roll of toilet paper in his bag at Mpact Operations. The Labour Court found the employer’s investigation fatally flawed and ordered his reinstatement with ten months’ back pay.