Court
Chief Justice candidates: Zondo asserts his authority, independence and impartiality
Justice Zondo said he knew he would make enemies when he agreed to chair the commission into state capture
Law | 4 February 2022
Chief Justice candidates: Dunstan Mlambo – a strong proponent of modernising the courts
Mlambo has a reputation of being a people’s person and says he would have an “open door” policy
Law | 3 February 2022
Chief Justice candidates: Mandisa Maya says South Africa has always been ready for a woman Chief Justice
Mandisa Maya is the only woman candidate for the position
News | 2 February 2022
Chief Justice candidates: Judge Madlanga wants to speed up judgments
Constitutional Court takes too long, he tells Judicial Services Commission
News | 1 February 2022
Australian mining company’s “SLAPP case” against its critics heads to Concourt
Constitutional issues at stake in R14.25 million defamation action against environmentalists and activists
By John Yeld
Law | 1 February 2022
Man ordered to pay over R3 million in maintenance arrears 29 years after divorce
Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that maintenance orders will only prescribe after 30 years
Law | 1 February 2022
Undocumented man applying for refugee status can remain in SA, Concourt rules
Court ruled that a delay in applying for refugee status does not affect a person’s right to apply for recognition as a refugee
Law | 14 January 2022
Khayelitsha sexual offences court is fixed at last
Rape Crisis marks its six-year fight with a celebration
Brief | 7 December 2021
Minister and Legal Practice Council oppose court bid by Zimbabwean-born law graduates
Government argues the legal profession is not a rare or critical skill and that many South Africans struggle to get work
News | 24 November 2021