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Latest Law News
Zuma 'plastic apology' condemned
President Jacob Zuma is under fire from both customary law experts and political analysts, with the former condemning his extra-marital affairs as being in conflict with his culture (see report below) and the latter saying his apology for his latest indiscretion is no more than a 'plastic' attempt to switch media attention to his state of the nation address on Thursday, writes Legalbrief.

South Africa
'Selective prosecution' argument enters pardons debate
The ANC has denied discussing presidential pardons with President Jacob Zuma, with spokesperson Jackson Mthembu saying: 'Many issues are the President's prerogatives.

Groundbreaking compensation judgment for confiscated farms
The South Gauteng High Court has ordered the government to compensate Free State farmer Crawford von Abo for property seized from him in Zimbabwe, says a report on the News24 site.

State stands by English in battle of the languages [L]
The battle for the Afrikaans language - and against the supremacy of English - has taken on a cutting edge with the government saying it cannot develop any language other than English to the level where South Africans can 'fully participate and enjoy the fruits' of world-wide development.

Public Protector to be asked to probe Minister's business interests [L]
New Public Protector Thulisile Madonsela will receive her first major complaint since taking office last October when COPE asks her to probe Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda's private business interests.

Cwele gets R100 000 bail [L]
Sheryl Cwele has been granted bail of R100 000 by the KZN High Court (Pietermaritzburg), says a report on the IoL site.

Questions raised over Mpshe's appointment [L]
A Mail & Guardian Online report says the appointment of Mokotedi Mpshe, the prosecutions chief who dropped corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma, as an acting judge puts him on a path towards a permanent position on the Bench.

City ordered to help evicted residents to pay future rents [L]
Woman loses eviction case - lawyers to pay costs [L]
King's non-attendance breaks his own code [L]
Hlophe explains criticism of fellow judge as 'privileged' [L]
BAE fine signals end of arms deal probe [L]
Broker ordered to repay another client for investment loss [L]
NIA head resigns in reported 'Zuma spy purge' [L]
Prinsloo lover's version sought by Cezanne Visser defence [L]
Three appear for extortion from retired judge [L]
State complies with AfriForum demand on Pretoria name change [L]
ANC's R500m land transfer cancelled [L]
Constitutional Court assessed [L]
Cautious response to RAF proposals [L]
R1.3bn claim against Nedbank [L]
Union seeks urgent interdict against Teba Bank [L]
Blitz this week on private security firms [L]
Youth League presents nationalisation argument [L]
Slimming product banned [L]
Anglers angry about increase in permit fees [L]
Rise in dispute settlement hearings is cause for concern [L]
Killer of parents to appeal to SCA [L]
Huge drop in identity and credit fraud - SAFPS [L]

Today's Analysis
Muslim Marriages Bill allows two systems to act in parallel
The Muslim Marriages Bill seeks to find a way of accommodating - within the framework of the rationalist and humanist Constitution of SA - a worldview that is rooted in unquestioning submission to the dictates of religious faith, says a Weekend Argus report.


Africa
Obama slams Uganda's anti-gay Bill
US President Barack Obama has criticised as 'odious' proposed anti-homosexuality legislation in Uganda.

Genocide suspect denied asylum in Canada
Togo attack relatives sue CAF
Victory for Kenyan anti-abortion lobbyists
Court orders review of genocide charges against al-Bashir
Togo Constitutional Court rejects presidential bid
Kenyan violence victim opposes bid to stop ICC prosecutor
Ugandans sue Britain over war crimes

World
MPs on expenses charges claim parliamentary privilege
Three British Labour MPs charged last week with theft over fraudulent expense claims declared that they were above the law and would fight attempts to put them on trial, says a report in The Times.

Slap on the wrist for BAE
A six-year investigation into BAE Systems has ended with Europe's largest defence company pleading guilty to minor accounting offences.

UK rushing to stop terror suspects reclaiming funds
Coroner demands review of EU recognition of doctors
Former US banks bosses face civil action
Relatives charged with burying girl alive
Australian classic not original
London Philharmonic Orchestra wins embezzlement repayment
Malaysian politician's sodomy trial under way
Dad loses battle against mobile phone mast

In the Courts
Men sentenced for murder in plea arrangement [L]
Husband to stand trial for murder of wife [L]
Ricky Januarie off the hook [L]
Charges against Sifiso Zulu provisionally withdrawn [L]
Court told policeman's transfer is unfair labour practice [L]
Alleged drug mule granted bail
Britons have drug-dealing sentences cut on appeal
Five plead not guilty murder of Khoza and family
Second bail application in arson case
Bail granted to man who allegedly beat lover with hammer
Judgment reserved over boat ownership following murder of builder
Absa employees in R1.38m bank fraud case
Medical aid scheme opposes claims following suspension [L]
Jurisdiction of drop-out student case questioned [L]
Family members face several fraud charges [L]
Parking contractor refused leave to appeal [L]
State drops charges in R10m yacht fraud case [L]
Stabbing of mother giving birth was in defence, claims accused
Gardener denies killing Jeffreys Bay woman
Men get life for triple murders


  

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Parliamentary diary for the week beginning 8 February
In an abbreviated week in Parliament - the President's state-of-the-nation address marks the official opening on Thursday and normal business resumes on Monday, 15 February - the Standing Committee on Appropriations (National Assembly) wrestles with the provisions of section 15 of the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act and the Standing Committee on Public Accounts continues its hearings on the annual reports and financial statements of various departments.


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