Court
State asks for more time to investigate case against Table Mountain fire accused
Accused’s lawyer wants case struck from court roll should the state not be ready next month
Brief | 18 June 2021
Activist accused of harassment agrees to apologise to Robertson farmers
Farmer says in court papers he may have suffered “economic harm” because of the activist
By Liezl Human
Brief | 7 June 2021
Taxi drivers arrested during violent protest granted bail
The court has forbidden them from participating in protests
Brief | 4 June 2021
Bail granted for two Abahlali leaders accused of conspiracy to murder
Shack dweller movement believe arrests are a political ploy to destroy and discredit them
By Nokulunga Majola and Peter Luhanga
News | 21 May 2021
Beard-tickler’s dismissal upheld in Labour Court
Judge says man “failed to appreciate the enormity of the consequences of his reprehensible conduct”
Law | 20 May 2021
Man arrested for Table Mountain fire no longer faces arson charges
Frederick Mhangazo came to Cape Town to study. He has ended up homeless and living from hand to mouth.
Brief | 28 April 2021
Judge President’s gripe with lawyers leads to High Court impasse
Limpopo judge’s statement that lawyers are trying to “capture” the court prompts concern from other judges
News | 15 April 2021
Principal accused of child abuse makes court appearance
Eastern Cape MEC for Education visits school and family
Brief | 25 March 2021
Court slams City of Cape Town for barring access to homeless camp
Judge Desai found that South African Human Rights Commission monitors trying to enter the site were acting lawfully
By James Stent
Law | 17 March 2021