Author: Kennedy Mudzuli

The Northern Cape High Court has held the provincial roads department liable for a crash on the R31 that left a SANDF member paralysed, finding that a dangerous road defect was neither repaired nor marked. The court rejected claims that the driver lost control before hitting the pothole and apportioned most of the blame to the state for failing to maintain the road and warn motorists.

Rev Professor Musa Xulu has resigned as chair of the CRL Section 22 Committee, citing procedural irregularities, intimidation, and a covert agenda of state control over churches. Grace Bible Church, the ACDP, and the South African Church Defenders have all raised alarm, warning that the committee’s operations threaten religious freedom and constitutional accountability.

Holidaymakers who booked MSC Cruises’ Black November promotion were misled by advertised “first guest pays R1” fares. The true cost, including a much higher price for the second passenger, only became clear late in the booking process, leaving many consumers surprised and confused.

The Pretoria High Court has set aside ICASA’s ruling against Octotel, finding that section 43 of the Electronic Communications Act does not require new network operators to lease infrastructure from incumbents.

The Pretoria High Court has ordered a husband to forfeit all marital benefits after finding sustained abuse, neglect and financial irresponsibility during the marriage.

Advocate Dali Mpofu SC has launched a High Court application to have the LPC’s disciplinary charges against him set aside, alleging bias, unlawful media leaks, and unconstitutional conduct.

The SCA confirmed Riverside Lodge owners are Waterford Estate members liable for levies, upheld Ombud powers, and remitted disputed levy calculations for fresh adjudication.

Two women in North West have been handed life sentences for their role in a mob assault that led to the death of Thabang Kabili.

The Mpumalanga High Court has ordered two law firms to repay R200 000 after trust funds paid for a property purchase were unlawfully transferred following a void sale agreement.

The Public Protector has cleared Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson of all ethics allegations, finding no evidence that he breached the Executive Ethics Code or abused his power at the Independent Development Trust.