Court rejects Bester's bid for laptop and better prison conditions
The Free State High Court has rejected convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester's application in which he argued that his detention at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Center violates his right to a fair trial, according to reports. EWN. Bester claimed he was denied adequate legal consultation time, access to a laptop, and held in unconstitutional solitary confinement for up to 23 hours a day. They also challenged the use of hand and leg restraints during transportation and the lack of privacy during counselling. However, Judge Petrus Defeu ruled that Bester failed to provide a proper legal basis for the relief he sought.
KwaZulu-Natal Legislature gears up for opening ceremony
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According to reports, the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature has said that all preparations have been completed for the official inauguration of the House in Pietermaritzburg. SABC News. AmaZulu King Msuzulu Kazwelithini will preside over the ceremony marking the beginning of the third session of his seventh term. Premier Thami Ntuli is set to deliver a State of the Province address outlining service delivery priorities for the election year. Speaker Nontembeko Boyce says all logistics, security and access plans are in place.
International flights resume at Cape Town airport after fire
Services at Cape Town International Airport are slowly returning to normal after a major power outage caused by a fire in the northern service area, according to reports EWN. While operations have resumed, passengers are being warned to prepare for significant delays throughout the day. The fire was quickly brought under control and no injuries were reported. Passengers are being warned of significant delays as technical teams work to stabilize power, networks and IT systems. International flights have resumed, and domestic flights are also operating, but both are delayed due to earlier disruptions. Passengers are advised to check flight schedules with airlines and allow additional time for processing.