ActionSA President Herman Mashaba has issued a strongly worded statement declaring that his party will not be dictated to by other political parties, commentators or supporters of rival organisations. In a statement issued on Saturday, Mashaba said political disagreements must be distinguished from outright disrespect. He added that he had reached a point where he would no longer remain silent while people attempted to “bully, undermine and dictate” to him and the organisation he leads. His remarks come amid growing…
Judgment has been reserved in the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) application for leave to appeal the acquittal of Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso in the Gqeberha High Court. The application follows Judge Irma Schoeman’s ruling earlier this year to acquit Omotoso and his two co-accused on charges including rape and human trafficking. During arguments on Friday, the NPA maintained that the likelihood of success in the Supreme Court of Appeal should not influence the decision on whether the matter can proceed…
Alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has once again been denied bail — this time by the Johannesburg High Court — after appealing an earlier ruling by the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court. Matlala is accused of orchestrating a hit on his actress ex-girlfriend, Tebogo Thobejane, during a shooting on the N1 highway near Sandton in 2023. One of the key reasons for denying bail was Matlala’s possession of an Eswatini identity document and alleged foreign financial interests. Investigators found evidence of…
The JG Zuma Foundation has expressed strong disapproval following a controversial decision by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, which ordered former President Jacob Zuma to repay R28.9 million in legal fees. These fees, incurred during his numerous private legal battles, have sparked a political storm and could grow further due to accruing interest. The court, led by Judge Anthony Millar, has given Zuma 60 days to settle the debt. Should he fail to do so, the State Attorney is…