President Cyril Ramaphosa’s application to halt Parliament’s impeachment process is before the Western Cape High Court and is expected to continue tomorrow. The case stems from the 2020 Phala Phala theft and follows an independent panel’s finding that the president may have violated the Constitution. The Presidency maintains Ramaphosa is exercising his constitutional right to challenge the process. Attorney Cameron Phillips, of Ulrich Roux and Associates, breaks down whether

Alleged crime kingpin, Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala's plea deal has collapsed. Matlala has rejected the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court's proposal of 12-years in imprisonment. He initially agreed to be jailed for 8 years after turning state witness, but the court found that to be too lenient. Matlala had pleaded guilty to charges of corruption, fraud and money laundering in the R228-million SAPS contract awarded to his company. Legal analyst Ulrich Roux weighs in.

The National Prosecuting Authority will now have to pursue its case without relying on alleged crime kingpin Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala’s admissions after he withdrew from his plea agreement. The decision paves the way for Matlala to stand trial in the R228-million SAPS tender case involving Medicare24. Criminal law expert Ulrich Roux explains what Matlala’s decision means for the state’s case and the upcoming trial.

Alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala has withdrawn from his plea agreement with the state in the R228-million SAPS tender corruption case linked to his company, Medicare24. Matlala made a brief appearance in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Monday. The development comes after the court rejected the state’s proposed eight-year prison sentence, indicating that a 12-year term would be more appropriate. Matlala had previously pleaded guilty to seven

Legal analyst Ulrich Roux joins SABC News via video link to weigh in on yesterday's proceedings in this case.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to medical doctor Dr Brenda Kubheka and attorney Ulrich Roux about the growing debate surrounding the validity of medical certificates in South African workplaces.

Ramaphosa wants report recommendations set aside. URA's Ulrich Roux discusess this and more on ENCA.

It has been another dramatic week in South Africa’s courts, with several high-profile matters dominating headlines from the lower courts to the Constitutional Court. Newzroom Afrika’s Linda Mnisi and URA's Ulrich Roux unpacks the major cases and legal developments that captured national attention this week.

The family of the late Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa says they believe that the men currently on trial for his murder are not guilty and that the real killers are still on the loose. This was heard during a picket organised by Meyiwa's brother at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 19 May. They are demanding justice and for the trial to be sped up. Meyiwa was shot and killed 12 years ago in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni. Meyiwa's younger brother, Sifiso, sa

Ulrich Roux says President Cyril Ramaphosa is likely to resign if the Constitutional Court decides to proceed with the Phala Phala investigation. Roux says such a decision could effectively render impeachment proceedings against the president null and void.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Ulrich Roux, Legal Expert and Founder of Ulrich Roux & Associates, about the possible legal avenues available to Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema as he awaits sentencing today. This follows his conviction on multiple counts under the Firearms Control Act, linked to the 2018 rally where he discharged a rifle in a packed stadium.

Legal analyst Ulrich Roux says Julius Malema remains eligible to be a Member of Parliament until all his appeal processes are exhausted.

Economic Freedom Fighters Leader Julius Malema is expected to appear at the East London Magistrate's Court in KuGompo today for pre-sentencing proceedings in his firearms discharge case. Malema was convicted in October last year on charges linked to the discharge of a firearm during the party's fifth anniversary rally in Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape in 2018. His former bodyguard, Adriaan Snyman, was acquitted. Pre-sentencing proceedings, which began earlier this year, were p

In relation to the ongoing bail application that has been heard in Pretoria today brought by Sgt Fannie Nkosi, the police officer arrested after a raid at his home and one of the people implicated in the Madlanga Commission. To help the public make sense of the legal stakes, Managing Director, Ulrich Roux talks to SABC News.

Our Managing Director, Ulrich Roux says President Cyril Ramaphosa has the authority to place the national police commissioner Fannie Masemola under suspension, but that there is no legal act that states that he needs to suspend him. The president is still consulting over the SAPS crisis. #eNCA #DStv403 #TeamURA

Former President, Jacob Zuma, and arms manufacturer, Thales have suffered a legal setback. The Pietermaritzburg High Court has dismissed their bid to have charges dropped, in the long-running multi-billion rand Arms Deal corruption matter. Legal Analyst, Ulrich Roux unpacks these developments.

Legal analyst Ulrich Roux says it may be difficult to prove that the 17 South African men stuck in war torn Ukraine were lured under false pretences and did not know what they were signing up for.

Parliament’s ad hoc committee probing alleged infiltration of the criminal justice system will on Tuesday visit Kgoši Mampuru Prison to hear testimony from controversial tenderpreneur Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, who is serving time for attempted murder. Matlala has been linked to the so-called 'Big Five' cartel. Legal expert Ulrich Roux says this hearing is the first of its kind in South Africa. Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.

In the Pretoria Magistrate's Court, Crime Intelligence boss Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo and several senior officials made an appearance following the recusal of Acting Chief Magistrate Vusi Mahlangu. They face serious allegations surrounding the irregular appointment of Dineo Mokwele to a senior position within Crime Intelligence, reportedly without undergoing proper vetting procedures. Advocate Malesela Tefo has accused Khumalo and his co-accused of harassment, claim

The National Prosecuting Authority says it's disappointed in the High Court in Johannesburg's decision, to grant controversial...