What to Watch

In this week's Legal Matters, Nthabisneg Dubazana disccuses the protection afforded to consumers under the National Credit Act and she also upacks a gender based violence court case.

Nasiphi Moya, the Mayor of Tshwane, says her first 100 days in office were both rewarding and challenging. She assumed office last year after a motion of no-confidence against Cilliers Brink. In October, shortly after her swearing-in, her administration launched a 100-day action plan. The document outlined six priorities: financial…

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has committed to improving the working conditions of police officers in order to prioritize their mental well being. The Minister delivered the keynote address at the three day workshop aimed at strengthening programs to enhance the psychological state of officers. Hundreds of women and men in…

A shocking revelation surfaced during the continuation of Keneilwe Shalaba’s bail application. The Investigating Officer probing the multiple charges the 33-year-old is facing including the kidnapping of two-year-old Kutlwano Shalaba, revealed that she allegedly received R75 000 moments after reporting her son had been kidnapped. Keneilwe is facing charges of…

The Department of Correctional Services has briefed parliament on its action plan to comply with the remedial actions of the Public Protector on its report on the escape of Thabo Bester from Mangaung Correction Centre. In March 2023, the Public Protector launched an investigation into Bester’s escape. Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka…