by Tony Beamish | Oct 17, 2024 | Blog
The council and its disciplinary committee not only failed to act in the public interest but also contributed to injustice, says Judge Siraj Desai The Legal Services Ombud has castigated the Legal Practice Council (LPC) for failing to act in the public interest and...
by Tony Beamish | Jul 25, 2023 | Blog
Preserving our democracy requires two crucial pillars: an independent judiciary and a free, vibrant press. Regrettably, these pillars collided recently, sounding a disconcerting alarm about the perils of judicial incompetence. In a disheartening turn of events, Judge...
by Tony Beamish | Jul 24, 2023 | Blog
“I am constrained to say the following. Whilst [Judge Fisher’s] industry cannot be faulted; it regrettably has to be said that not a single finding that she made had been open for her to make. Moreover, these findings were made without any admissible evidence.”...
by Tony Beamish | Apr 17, 2022 | Blog
The June 2017 judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Van Breda v Media 24 & Others allowed the live televising of a criminal trial. It brought joy and happiness to any journalist armed with a camera, and benefitted the public in a multitude of...
by Tony Beamish | Oct 14, 2021 | Blog
IN THE REGIONAL COURT FOR THE REGIONAL DIVISION OF BRITS HELD AT BRITS CASE NO: SH105/2021 DATE: 2021.10.14 In the matter between: THE STATE and NULAMANGO &...
