Law
Six mining groups ask court to approve R5 billion silicosis settlement
But some mines will continue to fight class action suit
By Ciaran Ryan
Law | 30 May 2019
Tembisa land occupiers win court case against municipality
Each occupier will receive R1,500 in damages
By Zoë Postman
Law | 7 May 2019
Judge lodges complaint against judge
Judge Tuchten raised questions about Judge Makhubele’s role in a PRASA dispute. Now she accuses him of racism
Law | 30 April 2019
Here are the arguments for and against banning the old South African flag
The Nelson Mandela Foundation and Afriforum are opposing each other in the Johannesburg Equality Court
By Ciaran Ryan
Law | 29 April 2019
Lonmin case shows how hard it is to hold mines to account
North West High Court rejects bid to declare Minister of Mineral Resources in breach of statutory duties
Law | 26 April 2019
Former Sasol Coal miners claim more than R80 million for coal-related illnesses
Company says it took reasonable measures and the period for claims has expired
By Ciaran Ryan
Law | 25 April 2019
Three judges reported to Judicial Service Commission
Judges Anton van Zyl, Siraj Desai, and Jacqueline Henriques nailed for late judgments
Law | 23 April 2019
Why a high court dismissed Somali claims for asylum
But Lawyers for Human Rights disagrees with the court’s reasoning and is appealing
Law | 18 April 2019
City ordered to compensate homeless for destruction of their possessions
Court found Johannesburg Metro police violated homeless people’s constitutional rights to dignity and privacy
Law | 8 April 2019