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The home of missing Joshlin Smith has been completely destroyed by fire shortly after Judge Nathan Erasmus convicted her mother, Racquel "Kelly" Smith, her partner, Jacquen "Boeta" Appollis, and their friend, Steveno van Rhyn, of kidnapping and trafficking in the Western Cape High Court on Friday. This significant event raises concerns regarding the circumstances surrounding Joshlin's disappearance and the implications of the convictions. The timing of the fire, occurring just hours post-verdict, adds a layer...

The City of Ekurhuleni has suspended and initiated disciplinary actions against 389 officers from the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department due to their participation in an illegal strike. This strike involved the blockade of crucial motorways on 19 March 2025. The city's decision underscores the seriousness of the officers' actions and aims to uphold law and order within the department. Full Article

Hundreds of opposition protesters in Ghana, led by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), have condemned President John Mahama's suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, demanding her immediate reinstatement. They accuse Mahama of violating constitutional due process and undermining judicial independence, with the Ghana Bar Association also calling the suspension unconstitutional. While some lawyers support the president's authority to suspend public officers for misconduct, many argue that the right procedures were not followed in Torkornoo's case,...

The UN's top court has dismissed Sudan's allegations against the UAE for complicity in genocide related to the Sudanese civil war, citing lack of jurisdiction due to the UAE's opt-out of Article 9 of the Genocide Convention. Sudan claimed the UAE supported the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in systematic attacks against non-Arab communities, including mass killings and forced displacement. The court's decision, made by a 14-2 vote, highlights the challenges of holding states accountable...

Rwanda is in the "early stage" of discussions with the Trump administration regarding the acceptance of migrants deported by the US, as stated by Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungireh. The talks are not unprecedented, as Rwanda had previously agreed to accept migrants from the UK, although that scheme was abandoned due to legal challenges after a change in the UK government. Nduhungireh emphasized the Rwandan government’s willingness to assist migrants facing global issues, while noting...

The reopened inquest into the mysterious death of ANC leader Chief Albert Luthuli will continue this week in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg. Expert witnesses are scheduled to provide testimony that contradicts the findings of the initial inquest. This ongoing legal process aims to shed light on the circumstances surrounding Luthuli's death, which has remained a subject of intrigue and speculation since it occurred. Full Article