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Former National director of public prosecutions Shamila Batohi. Photo:   X

MK bid to block Batohi pension tests limits of presidential power

The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has reserved judgment in the MK Party’s urgent application to block Shamila Batohi’s pension, after hearing arguments on urgency and the legality of withholding state-funded benefits

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‘I am not Dada Morero’s ball boy,’ says ANC member challenging Joburg conference

An ANC member who has filed court papers challenging the legitimacy of the Johannesburg regional conference has vehemently denied that he is a proxy for Mayor Dada Morero. Stanley Itshegetseng, an adviser in the mayor’s office, insists he is acting as a 'comrade in my own right' and not as Morero’s 'ball boy' after the mayor lost the regional chairperson election to Loyiso Masuku in December 2025. The legal challenge comes amid allegations of vote-buying and improperly handled ballots, adding another layer of factional tension to the city’s politics.

‘Badge of honour’: According to South African law, Julius Malema will be ineligible to pursue his dreams of becoming president of the country if his appeal against both conviction and sentence fails. Photo: EFF

Where to from now for Malema after guilty verdict

EFF leader Julius Malema faces a major setback in his presidential ambitions after he was convicted on firearm charges, threatening his political future

Former environment minister Dion George. (Photo: Environmentza/X)

Wildlife ranchers slam Dion George over hunting quota standoff

A legal battle is being waged by Wildlife Ranching SA against the minister over the quota setting process

MK party leader Jacob Zuma (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Western Cape high court reserves judgment in expelled MK party MPs’ battle for reinstatement

The court on Tuesday heard the case in which the 10 fired legislators sought an interim interdict to prevent the swearing-in of their replacements

Lawyer ‘dodges a bullet’ after relying on non-existent ChatGPT cases in court papers

The case shows the dangers associated with the irresponsible usage of AI