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FILE: Janusz Walus takes an oath on 20 August 1997 at an amnesty hearing for the 1993 murder of SACP leader Chris Hani. Picture: AFP

Justice minister michael masutha

Court reserves judgment in Janusz Walus parole review matter

By Thando Kubheka

Lawyers representing the convicted murderer have asked the High Court in Pretoria to set aside then Justice Minister Michael Masutha's decision to deny Walus...

  • FILE: Manuel Chang, former finance minister of Mozambique, appears at the Kempton Park Magistrates court to fight extradition to the United states on 8 January 2019 in Kempton Park, South Africa. Picture: AFP

    Mozambique to fight for extradition of former finance minister over debt scandal

    Chang has been in custody in South Africa since his arrest in December at the request of the United States for his alleged involvement in $2 billion of borrowing US authorities say was fraudulent. He denies wrongdoing.

    1030 days ago
  • FILE: Former Transport Minister Dullah Omar (R) makes a concilliatory gesture to convicted killer and former apartheid assassin Ferdi Barnard (left) during a break at a hearing of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in Cape Town 02 October 2000. Ferdi Barnard applied for amnesty for the attempted murder of Omar. Picture: AFP

    Apartheid era hitman Ferdi Barnard released from prison

    Barnard was released earlier on Tuesday after serving 20 years for the murder of anti-apartheid activist David Webster.

    1151 days ago
  • FILE: Former Transport Minister Dullah Omar (R) makes a concilliatory gesture to convicted killer and former apartheid assassin Ferdi Barnard (left) during a break at a hearing of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in Cape Town 02 October 2000. Ferdi Barnard applied for amnesty for the attempted murder of Omar. Picture: AFP

    State will monitor Ferdi Barnard's parole, says former TRC investigator

    While apartheid-era hitman Ferdi Barnard has been granted parole, he will not live entirely free and will remain under the supervision of a community corrections officer for the rest of his life.

    1177 days ago
  • FILE: Former Transport Minister Dullah Omar (R) makes a concilliatory gesture to convicted killer and former apartheid assassin Ferdi Barnard (left) during a break at a hearing of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in Cape Town 02 October 2000. Ferdi Barnard applied for amnesty for the attempted murder of Omar. Picture: AFP

    Apartheid-era death squad member Ferdi Barnard granted parole

    Justice Minister Michael Masutha made the announcement on Thursday.

    1177 days ago
  • FILE: Justice Minister Michael Masutha. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    [LISTEN] Justice Minister explains SA extradition deal with UAE

    Justice Minister Michael Masutha explains that the purpose of these treaties is to 'facilitate cooperation legal matters between the two respective countries.'

    1337 days ago
  • A general view of the Western Cape High Court. Picture: www.judiciary.org.za

    SA attorneys, advocates urged to vote for Legal Practice Council members

    Justice Minister Michael Masutha announced the start of the process in Pretoria on Tuesday, which will see the new body take over regulation of the profession from bar councils and law societies.

    1361 days ago
  • Justice Minister Michael Masutha addresses the media on 27 August in Pretoria. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    Justice Minister announces process to elect members to legal council

    Justice Minister Michael Masutha made the announcement in Pretoria on Tuesday and follows the adoption of the Legal Practice Act of 2014.

    1361 days ago
  • Students outside Parliament want government to respond to their call for amnesty for those arrested during the Fees Must Fall protests on 22 August 2018. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    ANC welcomes Justice Dept's move to assist arrested Fees Must Fall students

    Student activists have been protesting at the Union Buildings, calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to grant amnesty to those arrested during the protests.

    1369 days ago
  • Fees Must Fall activist Bonginkosi Khanyile calls for amnesty from the President at a media briefing. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    Activists urge SA to intensify calls for release of Fees Must Fall protesters

    Justice Minister Michael Masutha says that while his department will assist the students, there will be no blanket exemption from prosecution or presidential pardons.

    1369 days ago
  • Justice Minister Michael Masutha addresses the media on 27 August in Pretoria. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    [WATCH] Masutha to guide FeesMustFall students without interfering with law

    Justice Minister Michael Masutha says his department will be assisting students arrested during the Fees Must Fall protests without interfering with the law.

    1369 days ago
  • FILE: Justice Minister Michael Masutha. Picture: GCIS

    Dept to help students arrested in fees protests 'without interfering with law'

    Justice Minister Michael Masutha has given an update following a meeting with student activists who have been protesting at the Union Buildings.

    1369 days ago
  • FILE: Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Michael Masutha. Picture: GCIS

    Justice Minister says dept willing to help students with amnesty bid

    Justice Minister Michael Masutha accepted a memorandum from the Fees Must Fall movement asking government to drop charges against those arrested during protests in 2015 and 2016.

    1373 days ago
  • FILE: Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Michael Masutha. Picture: GCIS

    Masutha: Fraud claims against State Attorney office has exposed structural flaws

    The investigation follows allegations of corruption and collusion with private law firms to defraud the state of billions of rand.

    1381 days ago
  • Justice Minister Michael Masutha. Picture: GCIS

    Masutha: My role in Nxasana exit purely administrative

    Former NPA head Mxolisi Nxasana has questioned why Justice Minister Michael Masutha is not being challenged for his role in the deal.

    1381 days ago
  • A screengrab of Justice Minister Michael Masutha at a press briefing on 14 August 2018.

    [WATCH LIVE] Justice Ministry briefs on corruption by state attorneys

    The Justice Ministry briefs the media on alleged corruption by state attorneys.

    1382 days ago
  • FILE: Janusz Walus takes an oath on 20 August 1997 at an amnesty hearing for the 1993 murder of SACP leader Chris Hani. Picture: AFP

    Janusz Walus argues minister ignored court instruction on parole bid

    The Supreme Court ordered Justice Minister Michael Masutha to reconsider the parole application and but he rejected it in November last year.

    1389 days ago
  • FILE: Justice Minister Michael Masutha addresses the media at the GCIS head office in Pretoria on 21 October 2016 to confirm South Africa's decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court. Picture: EWN

    [LISTEN] Will Hate Crimes & Speech Bill address SA's underlying issues?

    Talk Radio 702's Eusebius McKaiser spoke to Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha about whether or not hate crime legislation can make a difference in the fight against prejudice.

    1457 days ago
  • FILE: Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Michael Masutha. Picture: GCIS

    Masutha: Underlying issues of prejudice, discrimination must be dealt with

    Justice Minister Michael Masutha says underlying tensions fuelling prejudice and discrimination in the country need to be addressed in concert with changes to legislation.

    1457 days ago
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