Law
Gayton McKenzie ruling against News24 overturned - mostly
In January the Press Ombud ruled against a story on the sports minister’s Olympic jaunt. That finding has now been largely overturned.
Law | 25 April 2025
Gauteng High Court civil cases must now go through mediation before trial
Directive aims to ease backlogs
Law | 24 April 2025
Western Cape schools admission policy challenged in court
Equal Education argues late applicants are blocked from accessing schooling. But department argues that parents need to apply on time.
Law | 24 April 2025
Short thrift for law firm’s complaint against Sunday Times
Newspaper dealt fairly with union’s complaint to legal watchdog about their attorneys’ billing
Law | 24 April 2025
Lottery licence: “All will be revealed in good time” says Minister
Parks Tau says he will announce successful bidder on 28 May
Law | 23 April 2025
Understanding the court ruling on apartheid-era crimes
Landmark ruling in Johannesburg High Court paves the way for prosecutions
Law | 22 April 2025
Court victory for freedom of expression: IDC ungags itself
“There is no absolute right to be protected from being the subject of defamatory allegations” says acting judge
Law | 11 April 2025
Minister must commit to a firm date for new lottery licence, says bidder
Wina Njalo wants Parks Tau to announce the successful bidder by 9 May
Law | 11 April 2025
Landmark judgment on evictions in Johannesburg
City ordered to pay compensation to owner of “hijacked” building because of delay in providing alternative accommodation to residents
Law | 10 April 2025