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Former ANC MP Manyana Rubben Mohlaloga and the former acting head of the Land Bank, Philemon Mohlahlane, lost their appeal to overturn criminal convictions for defrauding the Land Bank of R6 million.
Attempts by some provinces to scrap the ANC’s controversial step-aside rule have been unsuccessful, which means any members facing serious charges will still have to step down from their positions. The ANC also wants to make adjustments that will see the implementation of a new cadre deployment.
Chief Justice nominee, Judge Dunstan Mlambo, says while the South African judiciary is 'functional', there is a concerning loss of confidence in the judiciary and the rule of law. Mlambo is one of four judges vying for the position of Chief Justice.