Isabel Venter News Today

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former Supreme Court judge Phineas Mojapelo to chair a three-member independent panel tasked with investigating the veracity of allegations related to the docking of Russian vessel, the Lady R, in Simon's Town in December last year.

Corrie Pretorius, the man accused of assaulting a teenager outside a fish and chips shop in Groblersdal, Limpopo, has been denied bail because his life may be in danger if he is released from custody.

Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe has been given the right to challenge a ruling that paved the way for his potential impeachment.

The prosecutor in the case against six men accused of killing Gauteng health department whistleblower Babita Deokaran has indicated former health minister Zweli Mkhize is either a potential witness or suspect.