The Western Cape High Court has rejected EFF leader Julius Malema’s bid to contest a ruling from Parliament’s ethics committee, which mandated him to apologize to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and Supreme Court of Appeals judge Elias Matojane. This decision underscores the court’s support for the parliamentary ethics committee’s authority and the obligation of public officials to adhere to ethical standards. Malema’s challenge was deemed insufficient to overturn the committee’s order, reinforcing the accountability of political leaders in South Africa.
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Kenyan police officers charged with blogger
Three police officers in Kenya have been charged with the murder of 31-year-old blogger Albert Ojwang, who died in custody after being arrested for allegedly defaming a police chief. Protests erupted following his death, and tensions escalated when street vendor Boniface Kariuki was critically injured by police during demonstrations, prompting calls for accountability and reform against police brutality. Need More Context? 🔎
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