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Norma Gigaba. Photo by Gallo Images / Ziyaad Douglas Norma Gigaba was arrested on Friday afternoon, seemingly in relation to extensive damage done to a Mercedes Benz her husband Malusi drove.Over the weekend, it transpired that the Hawks have been investigating an alleged conspiracy to kill Malusi Gigaba.Norma Gigaba was released from police holding cells…

The DA has called on the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality speaker to call an urgent council meeting to elect a new mayor.Should speaker Buyelwa Mafaya fail to call this meeting, the party has threatened legal action.Eastern Cape MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Xolile Nqatha has said he plans to place the municipality under administration.The DA…

Police evict residents in Nomzamo Informal Settlement in Cape Town back in 2014. Thomas Holder/The Times/Gallo Images/Getty Images The Legal Resource Centre says it plans to take court action the City of Cape Town regarding its anti-land occupation policy.Following a viral video of Bulelani Qolani, the LRC wrote a letter to the City asking them…

Experts say courts will have to become creative with international witnesses during the Covid-19 pandemic.They say High Courts have a continuous roll, meaning the case could be heard at the end of the year.Thales challenging its racketeering charges was normal before trial commenced, say experts.The corruption trial of former president Jacob Zuma endured yet another…

Proteas head coach Mark Boucher Cricket South Africa have threatened legal action following a fraudulent document claiming that Proteas coach Mark Boucher is a shareholder of 3TC Cricket.The national body confirmed that Boucher was in no way affiliated with 3TC Cricket.The Solidarity Cup, a match between three teams organised by 3TC Cricket, was originally scheduled…