Law
Judge makes U-turn on State Security Agency judgment
Judge Molefe decides to make public her judgment suppressing Independent Newspapers report
Law | 19 October 2022
Government officials cannot hide behind the sub judice rule
It’s not an excuse for failing to answer difficult questions
Law | 14 October 2022
MEC must pay after child injured in drain acid “experiment”
Cleaner left acid unattended in school toilets while he went on lunch break
Law | 11 October 2022
“Brave” bus company boss “resisted” Mbalula and taxis
“Unfortunately his company has paid dearly for this brave stance … but hopefully this judgment will serve to vindicate his belief that it was the right thing to do,” says judge
Law | 10 October 2022
Police Minister ordered to pay father R240,000 for unlawful arrest during lockdown
The man said he was arrested at a roadblock in April 2020 while transporting his sick son to a doctor
Law | 7 October 2022
How to get divorced without losing your money or your sanity
A mediator can reduce costs and psychological damage
By Jacques Louw
Law | 7 October 2022
Mbalula must protect Intercape buses, court rules
Punitive costs awarded against minister. Intercape CEO says: “There is frustration and concern from both the citizenry and business over these ongoing failures on the part of the state.”
Law | 3 October 2022
Children caught using cannabis will no longer be criminally prosecuted
Concourt rules sections of Drugs act unconstitutional. But ruling makes it clear that the court does not condone drug use by children.
Law | 29 September 2022
Municipality finally gives in after editor’s long court battle
Makhado Municipality makes information available after more than three years
Law | 29 September 2022