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Chair of the state capture commission Raymond Zondo (L) handed over the first of the report to President Cyril Ramaphosa (R) on 4 January 2022. Picture: GCIS.

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Ramaphosa: Zondo elected as chief justice for certainty in judiciary leadership

By Babalo Ndenze

Ramaphosa has again had to step in and defend his appointment of Raymond Zondo as the country's new chief justice in March.

  • ‘Judges are respected for their rulings, not politics’ - Malema scolds Chief Justice Zondo

    In a media briefing held in Johannesburg on 16 May 2022, EFF leader Julius Malema took a swipe at Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, who he said should not involve himself in politics but should rather stick to being a respectable judge. This comes after ANC NEC member Tony Yengeni submitted a complaint to the JSC pertaining to the chief justice. #EFF #JuliusMalema #RaymondZondo

    6 hours ago
  • EFF leader Julius Malema at a media briefing on Monday, 16 May 2022. Picture: EFF South Africa/Twitter

    Malema: Zondo used state capture inquiry to advance certain faction within ANC

    Malema addressed the media at the party's head office in Johannesburg on Monday.

    8 hours ago
  • Chair of the state capture commission Raymond Zondo (L) handed over the first of the report to President Cyril Ramaphosa (R) on 4 January 2022. Picture: GCIS.

    SA’s state capture commission nears its end after four years. Was it worth it?

    The commission was recommended by the former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela in November 2016 to complete her “State of Capture” report. Now at the end of its four-year long investigation, how can the commission be assessed?

    2 days ago
  • Members of the People’s Movement hold placards outside the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court on 2 October 2020 where 7 suspects are appearing on corruption charged related to a multi-million rand Free State asbestos project. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey/EWN

    State capture report p4: Highlights on Eskom, FS asbestos and dodgy tenders

    Some 16 individuals and entities - among them former Free State premier and now suspended secretary-general of the ANC, Ace Magashule - are already facing criminal charges in connection with the saga.

    17 days ago
  •  A number of names have been recommended for prosecution in the fourth state capture report..Picture: GCIS.

    Fourth state capture report takes aim at high level players in prosecution tally

    The state capture commission has released its finding on Eskom, with former officials found to have used their powers to benefit consultancy firm Trillian.

    17 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma and Atul Gupta. Picture: GCIS.

    Zuma, Gupta family failed to capture Treasury, new Zondo report reveals

    Commission chairperson and Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has formally handed part four of the state capture report to President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday.

    17 days ago
  • Chair of the state capture commission Raymond Zondo (L) handed over the first of the report to President Cyril Ramaphosa (R) on 4 January 2022. Picture: GCIS.

    Fourth instalment of state capture report expected to be released on Friday

    The Presidency on Thursday said the report will be published shortly after it received it from the secretary of the commission on Friday morning.

    18 days ago
  • FILE: Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. Picture: GCIS

    Zondo: All candidates appearing before JSC will be treated with dignity, respect

    Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is chairing the 23-member body which this week is interviewing a number of candidates for various judicial positions.

    41 days ago
  • FILE: Zondo said he has no concerns about his relationship with the judicial service commission. Picture: GCIS.

    'I can withstand any political pressure' , says Raymond Zondo

    Zondo has underlined his independence as a judge, detailing a number of judgments where his was a dissenting voice.

    53 days ago
  • FILE: Chief Justice-elect Raymond Zondo. Picture: GCIS

    Zondo: It is a special honour to be appointed chief justice

    Incoming Chief Justice Raymond Zondo said he also felt the heavy weight of the responsibility he would bear in taking up the position.

    53 days ago
  • Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. Picture: @OCJ_RSA/Twitter

    WATCH LIVE: Raymond Zondo briefs media after being appointed chief justice

    This follows numerous media request for an audience with the him following the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

    53 days ago
  • FILE: Deputy Chief Justice Zondo during the first public hearing on state capture allegations in Johannesburg on 20 August 2018. Picture: AFP.

    HAJI MOHAMED DAWJEE: The callous comedy in state capture report

    While capturing a state is no laughing matter, sometimes we do need an eye roll or good old-fashioned giggle to get us through life in South Africa.

    62 days ago
  • FILE: Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo handed the first part of the state capture report over to President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 4 January 2022. Picture: GCIS.

    Mixed reaction greets Raymond Zondo’s appointment as chief justice

    There has been mixed reactions from political parties following President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to promote Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.

    66 days ago
  • FILE: Defence And Military Veterans Deputy Minister Thabang Makwetla. Picture: GCIS.

    Deputy Minister Makwetla rejects Zondo Inquiry report findings against him

    The third report of the commission which was released earlier this month wants Makwetla investigated for breaching the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.

    66 days ago
  • FILE: Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. Picture: GCIS

    Raymond Zondo’s appointment as Chief Justice widely welcomed

    President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement on Thursday.

    67 days ago
  • FILE: Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. Picture: GCIS

    Ramaphosa backs Zondo to serve with distinction as SA's new chief justice

    President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Raymond Zondo’s appointment on Thursday, in a move that has been welcomed by most political parties but that was slammed by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).

    67 days ago
  • FILE: New Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. Picture: @OCJ_RSA/Twitter

    Raymond Zondo appointed SA's next chief justice

    According to a statement by the Presidency on Thursday afternoon, Ramaphosa’s decision follows consultation with the Judicial Service Commission and leaders of parties in the National Assembly on four nominees for appointment as Chief Justice.

    67 days ago
  • A screengrab of Nomvula Mokonyane giving testimony at the Zondo Commision on 20 July 2020. Picture: SABC

    DA, GOOD Party call for prosecution of those implicated in Zondo report

    The report details how Bosasa greased the ANC's elections machinery, bribing politicians and government officials.

    75 days ago
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