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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
Constitutional Court dismisses coal-mining company’s appeal bid
“Impact of coal mining and burning on global warming is irrefutable” says environmental activist
By John Yeld
News | 17 November 2021
Law and power: How a prisoner’s journey saved the lives of thousands
A look back at the battle for the rights of HIV-positive prisoners
Analysis | 11 November 2021
India’s Supreme Court strikes a blow against the use of spyware
Ruling offers ways to hold governments and companies accountable
Opinion | 10 November 2021
State liable for damages after teenager shot by off-duty cop
Court found it “shocking” that officer had been given a firearm despite failing shooting tests and being “consistently incompetent”
Law | 9 November 2021
Sexual offences cases are being withdrawn due to DNA processing backlog
Over 37,000 DNA specimens yet to be processed in the Western Cape alone
Brief | 26 October 2021
Magistrate courts in disarray because of broken IT system
Numerous cases postponed, judgments cannot be enforced, bail hearings delayed. Master’s offices are also affected.
News | 20 October 2021