Chief Justice Raymond Zondo’s office has failed to provide a recent list of reserved judgments, making it hard to hold judges to account for delivering judgments late. Photo: Government website (fair use) The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has failed to provide any updated reports of reserved judgments since 31 December 2021. In 2022, the OCJ told GroundUp that the report … [Read more...] about Chief Justice’s office stonewalls requests for reports on late judgments
South Africa
Former Eskom power station manager convicted of fraud
Former Kriel Power Station finance manager, Sifiso Masina, has been convicted of fraud and theft in the Kriel Regional Court.According to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks), Masina was sentenced to some eight years imprisonment, wholly suspended “on condition that the accused is not convicted of fraud and theft during the period of suspension”. The … [Read more...] about Former Eskom power station manager convicted of fraud
Load shedding stages to vary over long weekend
Eskom is expected to implement various stages of load shedding over the upcoming long weekend.Stage 4 load shedding is expected to be implemented from 4pm today to 5am tomorrow (Thursday) morning and will drop to Stage 2 between 5am and 4pm tomorrow. From then on, Stage 4 will be implemented until 5am on Friday, followed by Stage 3. That pattern will continue until Sunday when … [Read more...] about Load shedding stages to vary over long weekend
President Ramaphosa mourns Harry Belafonte
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of international singer, actor, cultural and civil rights activist, Harold George ‘Harry’ Belafonte.Belafonte, who passed away on Wednesday, was also an esteemed member of the National Order of the Companion of OR Tambo. President Ramaphosa said Belafonte’s passing on the eve of the National Orders ceremony … [Read more...] about President Ramaphosa mourns Harry Belafonte
Finance Magnates Africa Summit Brings Together Experts to Explore Online Trading, Fintech, Payments, and Crypto in Africa
25 April, Johannesburg, South Africa – Finance Africa Magnates Summit (FAMS) (supported by the South African National Convention Bureau) is set to take place from May 8-10, 2023, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. This 2.5-day event will bring together industry leaders and experts to explore the latest trends and opportunities in Africa’s financial sector.“This … [Read more...] about Finance Magnates Africa Summit Brings Together Experts to Explore Online Trading, Fintech, Payments, and Crypto in Africa
