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The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party and the African Transformation Movement (ATM) have argued that judges should also undergo lifestyle audits.

‘Judges are not above scrutiny’: MK Party and ATM push for lifestyle audits

The political parties are calling for judges to undergo lifestyle audits, citing accountability concerns, judicial overreach and the delayed Phala Phala judgment

Former public enterprises minister Malusi Gigaba

Malusi Gigaba charged over Transnet’s multibillion-rand corruption scandal

Gigaba appeared in court alongside four former Transnet executives, with prosecutors alleging he accepted undisclosed cash from the Gupta family while tender processes were irregularly steered in their favour

Eastern Cape judge president Selby Mbenenge. (Office of the Chief Justice/ S Lioners)

Will judiciary sexual harassment policy change court culture?

While regarded as a bold step, questions remained about whether judges and magistrates will embrace its implementation

The constitutional court’s decision to decriminalise the private use of cannabis in 2018 was a seminal moment in South African history.

Editorial: Nuance is absent from cannabis conversation

The latest gut punch arrived earlier this month with Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi gazetting a blanket ban on edible cannabis products

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal on Monday began hearing two misconduct complaints against Western Cape high court judge Mushtak Parker. (Judges Matter)

Judicial Conduct Tribunal hears Parker was initially adamant Hlophe assaulted him

The Western Cape high court judge faces two complaints of impeachable misconduct

Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. (Nelius Rademan/ Foto24/Gallo Images)

Secretary alleges Judge Mbenenge hounded her for sex after she said no

The Eastern Cape judge president routinely sent sexual texts until she tried to placate him in the hope he would leave her in peace, Andiswa Mengo told a judicial conduct tribunal

Janusz Walus, the extremist who killed South African Communist Party (SACP) leader Chris Hani in 1993

Chris Hani’s killer Walus to be deported to Poland

The decision comes at the end of the parole period of the man who murdered the community party leader in 1993

Chief Justice Mandisa Maya. (Gallo Images / The Times / Simphiwe Nkwali)

Judicial Service Commission interviews will test new Chief Justice Mandisa Maya

The furore around impeached judge John Hlophe’s appointment to the JSC will politicise the first interviews since her appointment

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers eulogy at the office funeral of former minister Pravin Gordhan. (@PresidencyZA/X)

Gordhan’s funeral marked by calls for renewal

Ramaphosa told mourners: ‘We will not let Pravin down’

The national director of public prosecutions, Shamila Batohi. (Photo by Phill Magakoe/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Batohi again demands unfettered access to Zondo state capture archive

The head of the National Prosecuting Authority said her investigators needed to see all evidence and called for more urgency in solving the impasse

Retired judge Robert Nugent has urged reform in the Judicial Service Commission, emphasising the need to prioritise judicial independence

Nugent calls for reform in judicial appointments, condemns ‘political caucusing’ at JSC

The retired judge has urged reform in the Judicial Service Commission, emphasising the need to prioritise judicial independence

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and new sports minister, Gayton McKenzie  during the swearing-in ceremony of the new national executive members at Cape Town International Convention Centre on July 03, 2024.  (Photo by Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

New brooms sweep clean as Lord Gayton pulls the plug on arts and culture payola

Superfans, artists, and artistes are running for cover as the new minister settles in

President Cyril Ramaphosa with Chief Justice Raymond Zondo after taking the presidential oath. (Pool)

FULL COVERAGE | Cyril Ramaphosa is inaugurated

The president said the formation of a Government of National Unity was the beginning of a new era for South Africa

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo chats with the media after receiving the lists of members of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures at the Constitutional Court on June 06, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by OJ Koloti/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

KHAYA KOKO: Raymond Zondo, the ‘attention-seeking Barry White’

The Chief Justice preaches about the ills of corruption, yet hasn’t named media houses and journalists who benefitted from the SSA’s Project Wave

President of the African National Congress (ANC) Cyril Ramaphosa gestures after he was announced South African president after members of parliament voted during the first sitting of the country’s new  parliament in Cape Town on June 14, 2024. (Photo by WIKUS DE WET / AFP)

FULL COVERAGE | Inauguration of Cyril Ramaphosa

Following much pomp and ceremony, Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will administer the Presidential Oath of Office, after which Ramaphosa will give an address

Former minister Zizi Kodwa, who was the ANC’s spokesperson at the time of the alleged bribes, appears in court for a bail application.  (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Kodwa faces 15 years in jail for R1.6m corruption charges – if found guilty

The former minister’s alleged crimes are more than R500 000, kicking in a minimum sentence legislation

Zizi Kodwa resigned from his sports, arts and culture ministerial post shortly after making his first appearance on Wednesday in the Johannesburg specialised commercial crimes court, sitting in Palm Ridge in Katlehong. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Zizi Kodwa resigns as minister, pleads not guilty to R1.6m corruption

Kodwa and his co-accused, former EOH boss Jehan Mackay, said the state had a weak case against them This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

Last month, the M&G reported that the state would use emails for Kodwa’s expected prosecution. File photo

BREAKING: Zizi Kodwa to be charged for corruption this week

The sports, arts and culture minister allegedly received cash and other benefits to influence lucrative tenders for a software firm

Cyril Ramaphosa during the Siyanqoba rally. Credits: Delwyn Verasamy

Ramaphosa concerned by threats to elections

Ramaphosa used the better half of his address to the nation to campaign for the ANC

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has withdrawn corruption charges against former cabinet minister and ANC national executive committee member Zizi Kodwa. Photo: Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images

Zizi Kodwa faces R1.6m ‘bribe’ charges

The National Prosecuting Authority has encouraged its prosecutors and investigators to go after state capture cases