Law
Parole board told to explain why repeat sex offender was released from jail
Appeal court decision revives woman’s civil suit against minister of justice for R2 million in damages
Law | 2 November 2021
Vital Concourt judgment on warrantless searches
Case arises out of “degrading and invasive” raids on “poor and vulnerable” communities in downtown Johannesburg
Law | 25 October 2021
Employee dismissed for racist rant on Facebook loses court bid
Irrelevant that the statement was made after hours or that employee was unaware of company’s social media policy
Law | 11 October 2021
Court rules that District Six eviction was unlawful
People do not choose to live in a public parking area out of malice or wilfulness but out of desperation and need, says judge
Law | 11 October 2021
Philanthropic trust’s attempt to evict crèche backfires in court
Judges say Mzamomhle Foundation Trust should be investigated over allegations of fraud and for misrepresentation
Law | 29 September 2021
Court victory for blind people after 11-year battle
The “book famine” is over as Copyright Act declared unconstitutional
Law | 21 September 2021
Judge refers “blatantly dishonest” advocate for disciplinary action
And he questions why Minister of Justice has not promulgated law that would punish misbehaving lawyers
Law | 15 September 2021
Court orders lawyers to pay damages to the client they failed to help
Eastern Cape High Court tells law firm to pay man who lost his eyesight after being shot by police
Law | 14 September 2021
Court dismisses attempt by former Eskom CEO to “punish” woman for a tweet
Judge calls out Matshela Moses Koko for launching a SLAPP suit
Law | 8 September 2021