The former Chief Justice has lashed out at the Hawks, saying he had no similar faith in them as he had with the former Scorpions. Raymond Zondo says the Scorpions were very effective, and the corrupt lot in the country feared them, and corruption was largely contained. He then lamented the decision of the ANC,… Continue reading Former Chief Justice Says He Has Little Faith in Hawks as He Did With Scorpions, Lashes Out at NPA
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Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo Still Critical of Jacob Zuma’s Special Remission
Former Chief Justice of South Africa, Raymond Zondo, is still critical of the Ramaphosa administration’s decision to grant former president Jacob Zuma a special remission that ensured he did not return to finish his 15-month contempt of court sentence. Zondo says a lot was wrong with the August 2023 decision. He addressed the matter on… Continue reading Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo Still Critical of Jacob Zuma’s Special Remission
‘The People Have Spoken’, Says Newly Inaugurated Ramaphosa
African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa has been inaugurated as head of the Republic of South Africa, which enables him to officially kick-off his second term at the helm of the nation. Ramaphosa took his oath of office at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, Gauteng, witnessed by South Africans from all walks of life,… Continue reading ‘The People Have Spoken’, Says Newly Inaugurated Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa Finally Nominates Maya For Chief Justice
President Cyril Ramaphosa has finally nominated a woman to lead South Africa’s judiciary after failing to do so two years ago following recommendations from the Judicial Services Commission (JSC). Vincent Magwenya, the spokesperson for the presidency, announced that Deputy Chief Justice (DCJ) Mandisa Maya has been nominated by Ramaphosa to succeed Chief Justice (CJ) Raymond… Continue reading Ramaphosa Finally Nominates Maya For Chief Justice
Parliament Hits Back At Zondo’s ‘Inappropriate Attacks, Violation Of Separation Of Powers Principle’
The National Assembly has hit back at Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, saying It is “inappropriate” and wrong for a person representing one of the arms of the state to publicly attack Parliament. It accused Zondo of speaking out of turn, failing to follow proper channels of communication between different arms of the state, creating an… Continue reading Parliament Hits Back At Zondo’s ‘Inappropriate Attacks, Violation Of Separation Of Powers Principle’