Law

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