R30m legal fees stall Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s parliamentary inquiry
The suspended public protector wants the public to be told how much parliament is paying for the evidence leaders
Dali Mpofu
Dali Mpofu is a prominent South African advocate and legal professional. He is widely known for his involvement in high-profile legal cases and his contributions to the legal field in South Africa. Mpofu has a background in law and has worked on various legal matters, including human rights cases, constitutional law, and civil litigation.
Zuma arms deal trial postponed until August
The delay has been forced by the former president’s latest application challenging the standing of state prosecutor Billy Downer
Mkhwebane threatens impeachment inquiry
Suspended public protector threatens litigation unless the section 194 inquiry postpones her testimony until funds are found to cover her legal fees
Mkhwebane tells parliament to help her find money for a lawyer
The suspended public protector suggested she would take the impeachment committee to court if it continued, despite her not having state funding
Zuma’s private prosecution bid is a mirage, say lawyers
The former president’s counsel was misreading the law in an attempt to pin charges on state prosecutor Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan, the court heard
Ace Magashule featured from the outset in Vrede probe – Thuli Madonsela
Not investigating politicians is a breach of standards, former public protector tells inquiry into her successor, Busisiwe Mkhwebane
Madonsela says State Security Agency tried to snoop on CIEX-Bankorp probe
Former public protector says intelligence agency opened documents couriered to her by the department of international relations
UPDATED: High court grants Ramaphosa interdict pausing Zuma’s prosecution bid
The president successfully argued that submitting to an unlawful summons would be would be a violation of his right to freedom
Zuma’s private prosecution is doomed, Ramaphosa’s counsel argues
The president’s constitutional rights will be irreparably harmed in a criminal prosecution that has at its heart an attempt at political destabilisation
Two reports urge reform of JSC
There should be fewer MPs on the commission to limit political interference in judicial appointment, Freedom Under Law and the Helen Suzman Foundation argue
Mpofu moves for removal of evidence leaders in Mkhwebane inquiry
One of the grounds is the publication of a list of counsel and the fees they earned from litigation around the reports of the suspended public protector
Zuma’s charges against Downer and Maughn to be heard in 2023
But both advocate Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan have brought applications, to be heard in December, to have the case thrown out as an abuse of process
Can Mkhwebane suspend order on constitutionality?
The Western Cape high court heard extensive argument on Friday as to whether the suspended public protector could be returned to office
Mpofu moves to stall Mkhwebane’s impeachment inquiry
In a fractious exchange after he was denied a postponement, Mpofu told the chairman he should “chill” and his “day will come”
Suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane spare with truth, records
Several witnesses have testified that Mkhwebane covered her tracks in investigations and court
Public protector COO ordered to shred draft report on CR17 funding
Basani Baloyi testified she was shocked
MPs dismiss Mkhwebane’s call to subpoena Ramaphosa
The president’s evidence is not necessary to determine whether she is guilty of misconduct, the section 194 committee concludes
Misconduct inquiry: Witness says Busisiwe Mkhwebane had final word on reports
But her colleague told parliament he could not say whether the suspended public protector would rewrite findings produced by her office
Mpofu desperately seeks to discredit testimony against Mkhwebane
The senior counsel suggested to MPs that everything a former employee of the public protector’s office said was a lie
Mkhwebane did SSA’s bidding on Bankorp-CIEX report, MPs hear
The directive in the report that the mandate of the Reserve Bank be changed was dictated to the public protector by intelligence officials, a suspended employee testified
Mkhwebane aims at Ramaphosa in section 194 hearing
Advocate Dali Mpofu, appearing for the suspended public protector, insists that the president wrongfully suspend her and this taints the parliamentary process that could lead to her impeachment
Marikana matter not quite over for Ramaphosa
The president successfully argued against the claim on seven counts but failed to persuade the court that there is no argument of a causal link between his actions and the fatal shooting of miners
Manyi slams NPA ‘incompetence’ in delaying Zuma’s case against state prosecutor
The former president has been issued with a certificate from the National Prosecuting Authority that allows him to pursue a case against the state prosecutor
Parliament fire: Alleged arsonist’s bail appeal dismissed
Defence does not rule out further action after bail dismissal
Court hears text message irrelevant to Mkhwebane’s legal fortunes
Advocate Andrew Breitenbach, appearing for parliament, said the message he received did not advantage his client and was no cause to suspend the impeachment inquiry against the public protector
Mkhwebane argues Concourt rescission ruling is not final
Public protector’s counsel said nothing in the law prohibited her from filing another rescission application
Zuma corruption trial on hold as court waits for word from Maya
The Pietermaritzburg high court was surprised by the delay in Bloemfontein but said it would likely not be the last
Message that prompted Mkhwebane case postponement was ‘innocent’
But observers said the damage was done, delaying impeachment proceedings and providing more ammunition for political attack on the apex court
Sinister message to counsel caused postponement in Mkhwebane’s latest court bid
The high court postponed the public protector’s bid to stem her suspension after a text message that would suggest, if legitimate, that constitutional court judges were leaking decisions
Mkhwebane’s bid to avert suspension put on ice
The public protector’s lawyer informed the court and the respondents of the ‘unfortunate’ development on the eve of the high court hearing
Judgment reserved on alleged parliament arsonist’s bail appeal
Zandile Christmas Mafe faces charges of setting parliament on fire on 2 January
Zuma claims sudden illness as court hears successful bid for trial postponement
The former president’s counsel told the high court he suffered a medical emergency, before pleading that the trial be delayed pending his latest attempt at securing the removal of the state prosecutor
