Israel- Gaza lates

From wrongful arrests to WhatsApp chats landing in court this week’s Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana unpacks what counts as admissible evidence in the age of digital messaging, the rights of candidate attorneys, and why getting your will in order has never been more important.

Joburg’s broken billing system is more than a nuisance - it’s a nightmare. Residents are being slapped with sky-high, error-riddled accounts, some running into millions, while others see their services cut off illegally, even against court orders. Judges are losing patience as case after case hits the courts. At a…

“If Israel didn’t succeed this time, it will next time.” Those were the chilling words from Israel’s ambassador to the US, after reports emerged of a failed strike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar. The escalation has sparked fears that ceasefire talks in Gaza could collapse, while Israel has also launched…

Frustration is boiling over in Westbury. Residents say they’ve had enough of dry taps and broken promises. They’re demanding Joburg Mayor Dada Morero face the community directly and say they won’t stop protesting until he does. Earlier, police fired rubber bullets as tensions escalated. Locals want to know, why should…

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was under the microscope at a high-level symposium hosted by Nedlac and the Labour Research Service in Johannesburg. Delegates from 12 African countries agreed the trade pact could unlock growth, jobs, and integration. But concerns remain will AfCFTA fuel industrialisation, or accelerate job…