Expropriation act is a critical tool to improve the JHB CBD

Legal drama continues around the inquiry into stalled TRC prosecutions. Former president Jacob Zuma’s lawyer has approached the South Gauteng High Court, accusing inquiry chair Sisi Khampepe of “gross misconduct”. Advocate Dali Mpofu claims a whistleblower alleges Khampepe coached evidence leaders on how to respond to an application calling for…

Families of victims from unresolved Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases are demanding answers from President Cyril Ramaphosa. They are questioning how retired judge Sisi Khampepe was appointed to lead the inquiry into stalled TRC prosecutions without what they say was proper vetting. The issue surfaced after former presidents Thabo Mbeki…

The South African Human Rights Commission has subpoenaed the head of the Eastern Cape Health Department over what it calls systemic failures in the province’s public healthcare system. The Commission says it has received numerous complaints ranging from crumbling infrastructure and staff shortages to medicine shortages, water disruptions and clinic…

Tensions are escalating in the Middle East as the war involving Israel, the United States and Iran enters its 17th day. Israel has launched fresh strikes on Tehran, while drone incidents in the Gulf briefly disrupted flights at Dubai International Airport. Saudi Arabia says it has also intercepted drones, with…

Two people are dead and six others injured after gunmen opened fire at a social gathering in Eldorado Park. Police say around eight suspects stormed into a yard on Saturday night and began shooting randomly before fleeing on foot. No arrests have been made and the motive remains unclear. The…