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Plans for Australia's longest zip-line in Blue Mountains' Gardens of Stone scrapped after community outcry![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Plans to build an adventure park with the country's longest zip-line in a protected area of the NSW Blue Mountains have been scrapped. The project was hailed as the "centrepiece" of a $50 million project to turn the SCA into an ecotourism venture. The government is forging ahead with a lease to build eco-cabins at the site.
Gupta coal mine and terminal to be retained by SA Government after court decision![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The Optimum Coal Mine and Terminal, once owned by the Gupta brothers, are to be retained as South Africa’s state property. The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) decision in favour of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) The coal assets are part of several Gupta-owned assets seized by the NPA.
Gupta coal mine and terminal to be retained by SA Government after court decision![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The Optimum Coal Mine and Terminal, once owned by the Gupta brothers, are to be retained as South Africa’s state property. The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) decision in favour of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) The coal assets are estimated in March last year to be worth more than USD 219 million.
Irani Cup 2023 | Rest of India lifts trophy as batters fall like nine pins on third day![img](/img/external-link.svg)
21 wickets fell on the third day at the Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) stadium. Parth Bhut’s seven-wicket spell in the second session hit Rest of India (RoI) like a big yellow school bus.
NGOs condemn NHRC, call it ‘silent spectator’ to human rights violations![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Hosting the 28th bi-annual APF conference at New Delhi on September 20-21 will give the NHRC a fig leaf of international legitimacy to cover up its dismal performance. This happened at a time when NHRC-India has recently been deferred its Accreditation by the Sub Committee on Accreditation (SCA) of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions.
Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson in talks for record-breaking $200million radio deal...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson in talks for record-breaking $200million radio deal following continued ratings domination. The radio duo have allegedly demanded a 100% raise from their current $5million per year salaries, to a shocking $10m per year. Over the course of a 10-year contract, the pay increase would net them a combined $200m. Kyle has previously slammed both his current and former bosses at ARN and SCA.
JUST IN | SCA dismisses ANC bid to challenge DA's 'cadre deployment' court victory![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) dismissed the ANC's appeal as having "no reasonable prospects of success" The DA won a Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg ruling, which compels the ANC to hand over meeting minutes, WhatsApp conversations, email threads, CVs and all other records of the ANC deployment committee.
NYC school builders move to 1 Court Square in Long Island City![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The School Construction Authority signed a 20-year lease to relocate headquarters to Long Island City. The agency is responsible for building new public schools and renovating existing facilities. SCA’s move of its 1,100 employees and office ops is expected to start in November and be done the next March.
We Already Have “Regulatory Clarity” For Crypto![img](/img/external-link.svg)
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has issued a summary judgment in response to the SEC’s lawsuit against the firm Ripple Labs. The SCA introduces a new type of financial instrument, the “investment contract asset”
Zuma may go back to jail after ConCourt refuses to hear correctional services' appeal![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruled that former president Jacob Zuma must go back to prison. Zuma received a 15-month sentence for defying the Constitutional Court.
Kyle and Jackie 'O' hint at 2Day FM return![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson drop a major hint that they may return to 2Day FM following reports that the network has been aggressively pursuing them. The shock jock, 52, told co-host Jackie O, 48, he was asked about the rumours by paparazzi earlier this week as he returned to Sydney from his European honeymoon. According to the Australian Financial Review, the duo's old network SCA has been 'pretty aggressive' in pursuing the pair.
Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O 'in talks' with rival network as deal with KIIS FM comes to an end![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O Henderson are reportedly in talks to return to Southern Cross Austereo. Their current deal with KIIS FM and ARN comes to an end in 2024. According to the Australian Financial Review, SCA has been 'pretty aggressive' in pursuing the pair.
EFF loses another application for leave to appeal interdict in land invasion case![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Julius Malema's application to appeal an interdict by lobby group AfriForum has been dismissed with costs by the Supreme Court of Appeal. This is another loss for Malema whose application has been rejected by the High Court, Constitutional Court, and now the SCA.
Suez Canal Authority to sell 20% of subsidiary in experimental offer![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Egypt's Suez Canal Authority is offering a 20% stake in a subsidiary company. The sale is in line with a government drive to boost the private sector. But selling or leasing the canal is "out of question," SCA head Osama Rabie said.
Court scraps tender won by Gupta-linked JV to build SA diplomatic compound in New York![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has declared a controversial contract to build a new diplomatic headquarters unlawful. The court ruled that the award of a tender by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) in May 2016 was invalid. The ambitious project - which included buying land in Manhattan and then designing and building a modern office and residential complex - was expected to cost around $159 million.
SCA strikes down piece of legislation that led to automatic loss of SA citizenship![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed the Gauteng High Court order, which stripped South Africans living abroad of their citizenship. The SCA ruled that legislation, which led to the loss of SA citizenship when acquiring other citizenship, was irrational and unconstitutional.
Salticrax defeats SnackCrax in appeals court![img](/img/external-link.svg)
AVI-owned Salticrax has fought to bar Cape Cookies from trademarking its SnackCrax brand. In 2014, Cape Cookies applied to register the trade mark for its savoury biscuit brand. The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has handed victory to the salticrax brand, overturning a high court ruling that found in favour of its competitor. AVI and Cape Cookies are also in a legal battle over the latter's Vitacrax brand,.
Forklift 'not a motor vehicle', court rules after Spar employee knocked over![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) dismissed an appeal against an earlier decision of the high court. At issue was whether she was owed compensation by the Road Accident Fund (RAF) Lawyers argued successfully that the incident occurred at the receiving bay of the store where she worked.
Auditor rotation no longer mandatory in South Africa, appeals court rules![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has set aside the requirement for the rotation of audit firms as promulgated by the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) The judgment means entities are no longer required to appoint new audit firms every 10 years.
Sky News Australia’s Outsiders breached industry code for accuracy on climate science, media watchdog finds![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Segments fronted by Rowan Dean breached codes for fairness and for failing to distinguish opinion from fact. WIN and SCA will report to Acma within four months on steps taken to comply with the code in relation to programs supplied by third parties.