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Mushtak Parker

‘Silence of the sacrificial lamb’ — Judge Mushtak Parker sinks own case by clamming up

South Africa

‘Silence of the sacrificial lamb’ — Judge Mushtak Parker sinks own case by clamming up

By Marianne Thamm

Judge Mushtak Parker’s choice in John Hlophe’s bully pit — lie or face further threat

South Africa

Judge Mushtak Parker’s choice in John Hlophe’s bully pit — lie or face further threat

By Marianne Thamm

How Judge Mushtak Parker risks taking two falls over John Hlophe

South Africa

How Judge Mushtak Parker risks taking two falls over John Hlophe

By Marianne Thamm

2025: a pivotal year for South Africa's judiciary amid scandals and reform efforts

Op-eds

2025: a pivotal year for South Africa's judiciary amid scandals and reform efforts

By Mbekezeli Benjamin

A slap in the face: Outrage as judge suspends sentence for child kidnapper and trafficker

South Africa

A slap in the face: Outrage as judge suspends sentence for child kidnapper and trafficker

By Vincent Cruywagen

Conduct Unbecoming: Ten WC High Court judges refuse to sit with Judge Parker over conflicting versions of truth

South Africa

Conduct Unbecoming: Ten WC High Court judges refuse to sit with Judge Parker over conflicting versions of truth

By Marianne Thamm

Western Cape judge breaks ranks, refuses to sit with fellow judge and exposes Hlophe cover-up of assault

South Africa

Western Cape judge breaks ranks, refuses to sit with fellow judge and exposes Hlophe cover-up of assault

By Marianne Thamm