'Personal attacks on judges should be condemned', says Justice Minister Lamola

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola says the judiciary is being criticised "unfairly and in an unwarranted manner", adding that personal attacks on judges should be condemned. Source

Courts' comments on Public Protector not justified - Black Lawyers Association

The Black Lawyers Association is of the view that comments by the courts with regards to Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane do not justify a finding of incompetence, misconduct or incapacity. Source

Family in shock after sudden death of Bethlehem businessman

The body of a Bethlehem businessman has been found on his business premises in the Free State town this week and his friends and family are reeling in shock. Source

This taxi driver buys sanitary towels for his passengers: 'I wish other drivers would join this initiative'

It’s unusual for a woman to approach a taxi driver for a sanitary towel when they find themselves in need – but this local taxi driver wants that to change. Source

Tshwane Council deliberating on request to rescind appointment of acting city manager

A special sitting of the Tshwane Council has spent much of Tuesday behind closed doors deliberating on Mayor Stevens Mokgalapa’s request to rescind the appointment of James Murphy as Acting City Manager. Source

Phoenix triple murder: Daughter was an obstacle to you, so you folded her like a doll, State contends

The State contends that Phoenix triple murder accused Colin Pillay killed his long-time lover's eldest daughter in the most violent way because she "didn't approve" of him. Source

ANC in Nelson Mandela Bay not united over Bobani ousting

The ANC in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality seems to be divided over whether to oust Mayor Mongameli Bobani. Source

Wednesday's weather: Warm to hot weather in the west with fire danger warning

It will be warm to hot over the western parts of South Africa on Wednesday, while cool weather is expected for the eastern half. Source

501% increase in KZN municipality's wasteful, irregular, fruitless expenditure

Two municipalities, one in the Eastern Cape and the other in KwaZulu-Natal, will be placed under administration after a parliamentary committee called for interventions. Source

Cars for police tenders saga: Appeal to overturn warrant fails

Police supplier Keith Keating's bid to have a search and seizure warrant - related to an investigation into an alleged cars for tenders scam possibly implicating him and former acting police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane – overturned, failed for the second time in the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). Source

Richards Bay SARS branch closed after 'property, vehicle damaged'

Spokesperson Siphithi Sibeko said the disturbance has had adverse effects on the branch. Source

Maile 'not yet' placing DA-led metros Tshwane and Johannesburg under administration

Cogta MEC in Gauteng Lebohang Maile says he will not be blackmailed by "drama queen" Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba into placing the municipality under administration despite having "enough" to do so. Source