Law

“Wrest control of the clinics from the hands of the vigilantes” judge tells state

Xenophobia is one of the greatest threats to democracy and human rights, says Judge Stuart Wilson

Court orders Western Cape Education Department to fix late school admissions

The court found the department had failed to plan adequately for late placements and the situation had been getting worse for over a decade

Sunday Times need not apologise for self-corrected errors

Ombud rules reputations may be harmed if it is in the public interest

Disability organisation loses Constantia land claim battle

South African Riding for the Disabled Association will have to vacate a portion of the property

State must stop xenophobic vigilantism at clinics, court told

Médecins Sans Frontières, Treatment Action Campaign and Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia launched an application in the South Gauteng High Court

Court orders Lesotho dams authority to pay 600 villagers compensation

Villagers in Bobete lost access to riverine resources since the Katse Dam was built

Bid to evict District Six pensioner dismissed

Court rules an eviction would be unjust given Noor-Banu Allie’s age, limited income and deep ties to District Six

Chief Justice’s office publishes “gag” order

Open Secrets to face armoured vehicle company in court

The case may have important implications for freedom of expression

Transgender prisoner wins right to hormone therapy

The court found the Department of Correctional Services had violated her rights by refusing hormonal treatment as “cosmetic medication”

Judge Denise Fisher succeeds in clearing her name

She had been reprimanded for referring attorneys involved in Road Accident Fund claims to their professional bodies

Judge interdicts Operation Dudula

Human dignity has no nationality, says Judge Adams

Court green-lights eviction of over 1,800 Ballito residents

But KwaDukuza Municipality must satisfy the court it has a plan to relocate them with services

Closing arguments in Judge Mbenenge sexual harassment tribunal

Lawyer says this case will likely determine whether other women with legitimate claims will come forward, but tribunal chair disagrees

Claims of political links to Paul Mashatile are just “gossip”, winning Lottery bidder says

Losing bidder Ithuba Lottery is trying to create “an atmosphere of wrongdoing”, says Sizekhaya

Pharmacists can treat people with HIV, appeal court rules

“Legitimate and compelling public interests” to allow pharmacists to initiate antiretroviral treatment, says judge