Illustration: Lisa Nelson The first week of June 2022 marked four years since Gauteng High Court Judge Nana Makhubele swore to her oath of office as a judge. But when was she appointed? The answer seems deceptively simple, but it is not. It will be the subject of a formal inquiry by a Judicial Conduct Tribunal — a process about as serious as a heart attack. Judges Matter … [Read more...] about How the JSC failed our judges – and the public
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Jobs for homeless people at stake as stimulus funding ends
Peaceful Ndlangmandla is one of the homeless people employed by the Souper Troopers project in Cape Town. The project could end in July when funding from national government through the City of Cape Town stops. Photo: Supplied A Souper Troopers project that supports and employs homeless people is among a dozen projects in Cape Town which could come to an end in July. In … [Read more...] about Jobs for homeless people at stake as stimulus funding ends
New judge appointed for hearing into Makhubele’s conduct
The president of a Judicial Conduct Tribunal has recused himself at the request of Judge Tintswalo Annah The Judicial Conduct Tribunal has appointed a new president to preside over the hearing into Judge Tintswalo Annah Nana Makhubele’s conduct. Photo from Judges Matter Retired Judge President Achmat Jappie will preside over the Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing against Judge … [Read more...] about New judge appointed for hearing into Makhubele’s conduct
In photos: Cape of floods
The Kuilsriver gushes along Covid informal settlement in Mfuleni, Cape Town, flooding the bordering houses. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks Cape Town has been hit a by a huge storm. Our journalists photographed its impact in Khayelitsha and Mfuleni. [embedded content] Video: Ashraf Hendricks People try to secure the roofs of their shacks in Covid informal settlement in Mfuleni. They … [Read more...] about In photos: Cape of floods
Massive staff costs at state agency that is supposed to fund media
The Media Diversity and Development Agency is responsible for developing media projects in South Africa. Photo courtesy AIP The Media Diversity and Development Agency (MDDA) is the statutory body responsible for developing media in South Africa. In 2020/21 it spent over 35% of its income on employee costs and administration. But by law this should be no more than 25%. Its CEO … [Read more...] about Massive staff costs at state agency that is supposed to fund media
