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Supreme Court of Appeal reserves judgment on President Ramaphosa's recognition of King Misuzulu
The Supreme Court of Appeal is set to rule on President Cyril Ramaphosa's appeal regarding his recognition of King Misuzulu, following a High Court judgment that questioned the legitimacy of the process.
As President Ramaphosa defends his authority in court, the future of the Zulu monarchy hangs in the balance amid questions of tradition, legality, and family loyalty in a South Africa still coming to terms with its past.
President Cyril Ramaphosa's appeal against a high court ruling on King Misuzulu's recognition raises questions about the legality of the process rather than the king's legitimacy.
Supreme Court of Appeal hears President Ramaphosa's challenge in King Misuzulu recognition
President Cyril Ramaphosa's appeal against a high court ruling on King Misuzulu's recognition raises questions about the legality of the process rather than the king's legitimacy.
Johannesburg court dismisses Alexi Bizos' appeal against assault conviction
The Johannesburg Magistrate's Court has dismissed Alexi Bizos' appeal against his assault conviction, underscoring the urgent need to address domestic violence.
Court orders car seller to refund dealership for misrepresentation of vehicle model
A recent court ruling highlights the importance of accurate vehicle representation in sales, as a retired police officer is ordered to refund a dealership after misrepresenting the age of his car.
Sale-leaseback agreements not credit deals, rules Supreme Court in landmark case
The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of a trust accused of disguising loan agreements as property sales, leaving homeowners without their properties despite claims they only intended to secure cash loans. The landmark ruling addresses whether sale-and-leaseback arrangements can legally circumvent credit regulations.
Ekurhuleni Metro considers civil claims against lawyers who 'bungled' contempt case
Ekurhuleni Metro is considering civil claims against former attorneys who allegedly mishandled a labour dispute, resulting in City Manager Dr. Imogen Mashazi being found guilty of contempt of court. The municipality claims the R40 million dispute has been settled on significantly lower terms and insists Mashazi had no knowledge of the arbitration award. The Labour Appeal Court recently dismissed their appeal with costs
Ekurhuleni Metro considers civil claims against lawyers who 'bungled' contempt case
Ekurhuleni Metro is considering civil claims against former attorneys who allegedly mishandled a labour dispute, resulting in City Manager Dr. Imogen Mashazi being found guilty of contempt of court. The municipality claims the R40 million dispute has been settled on significantly lower terms and insists Mashazi had no knowledge of the arbitration award. The Labour Appeal Court recently dismissed their appeal with costs
'Obey now, grieve later': court upholds prison official's dismissal for refusing hospital duty
The Johannesburg Labour Appeal Court has reinforced workplace discipline by upholding a prison official's dismissal after he twice refused to escort an inmate with urgent medical needs to hospital. The ruling emphasizes that the 'obey now and grieve later' principle is especially critical in law enforcement settings, where immediate compliance with lawful instructions is essential.
Court upholds prison official's dismissal for refusing hospital duty
The Johannesburg Labour Appeal Court has reinforced workplace discipline by upholding a prison official's dismissal after he twice refused to escort an inmate with urgent medical needs to hospital. The ruling emphasizes that the 'obey now and grieve later' principle is especially critical in law enforcement settings, where immediate compliance with lawful instructions is essential.
'Obey now, grieve later': court upholds prison official's dismissal for refusing hospital duty
The Johannesburg Labour Appeal Court has reinforced workplace discipline by upholding a prison official's dismissal after he twice refused to escort an inmate with urgent medical needs to hospital. The ruling emphasizes that the 'obey now and grieve later' principle is especially critical in law enforcement settings, where immediate compliance with lawful instructions is essential.
Appeal process begins for Govender brother denied bail in Shailen Singh murder case
Durban attorney Ravindra Maniklall has initiated the appeal process for Ferrel Govender, who was denied bail in a murder case linked to an alleged love triangle.
School counsellor and convicted rapist Darren Goddard home for Christmas following release on bail
School counsellor and convicted rapist Darren Goddard will home for Christmas after he was released on bail.