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Four inmates at a Limpopo maximum-security prison are suing the management company for R3 million in damages after one of them was allegedly assaulted by prison officials, with the others claiming emotional trauma from witnessing the incident.
A man wrongfully arrested for violating a protection order is set to receive R220,000 in damages after enduring eight days of inhumane treatment in police custody.
During the trial, the court heard harrowing testimonies detailing the emotional and psychological toll inflicted upon the victim.
Former president Thabo Mbeki and ex-Justice Minister Brigitte Mabandla are fighting to clear their names in a landmark R167 million lawsuit brought by apartheid victims. The pair, who claim the allegations of political interference in TRC prosecutions are 'highly defamatory', warn that false findings could expose them to personal liability and damage their constitutional rights.
Former president Thabo Mbeki and ex-Justice Minister Brigitte Mabandla are fighting to clear their names in a landmark R167 million lawsuit brought by apartheid victims. The pair, who claim the allegations of political interference in TRC prosecutions are 'highly defamatory', warn that false findings could expose them to personal liability and damage their constitutional rights. The case centres on why hundreds of apartheid-era crimes were never prosecuted despite TRC referrals.
The Bloemfontein High Court has ruled that the Free State's MEC for community safety, roads, and transport is fully liable for damages after a woman suffered injuries from hitting a pothole, highlighting the responsibility of local authorities in maintaining road safety.
The Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that Christine Kalmer is 30% liable for damages resulting from a collision during a road race, following an appeal by Kalmer against the decision
An alleged cable thief, cleared of charges on technical grounds, sues the police for damages, but the court finds his arrest was justified.
The Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that Christine Kalmer is 30% liable for damages resulting from a collision during a road race, following an appeal by Kalmer against the decision
A man who suffered brain injuries after being pushed from a moving train is set to receive R6. 1-million in damages from the Passenger Rail Agency, following a court ruling that highlights the extent of his injuries.
A man who suffered brain injuries after being pushed from a moving train is set to receive R6. 1-million in damages from the Passenger Rail Agency, following a court ruling that highlights the extent of his injuries.
An acting judge has awarded R500 000 in damages to a man who endured a harrowing night in a police cell after being arrested without a warrant, highlighting the shocking treatment he received from the police
The police ministry will have to dig into its pocket to pay damages to the operational manager at Whitfield Spar in Boksburg, who was arrested for selling hot food to the public during the government’s Covid-19 restrictions.
Following a controversial arrest during the pandemic, a Spar manager in Boksburg is set to receive compensation from the police.
Following a controversial arrest during the pandemic, a Spar manager in Boksburg is set to receive compensation from the police.
George Lambrakis, the operational manager of Whitfield Spar seeks damages after being unlawfully arrested for selling hot food during the Covid-19 lockdown
A playful act at a mining site escalates into a legal dispute, highlighting the importance of workplace respect and the fragility of professional relationships.
A playful act at a mining site escalates into a legal dispute, highlighting the importance of workplace respect and the fragility of professional relationships.
A mining industry hydrologist's playful gesture with a lunch bag leads to workplace harassment claims, job loss, and a failed defamation suit, highlighting the complexities of workplace behaviour and professional boundaries in modern South Africa.
The Pietermaritzburg High Court's decision to award R28,8-million in damages to the mother for her child's cerebral palsy is under scrutiny as the KZN health department appeals it.
The plaintiff, an 80-year-old man, sustained injuries after falling from an unsecured landing at the police station. He claimed that police officers, acting within the scope of their employment, failed to ensure the premises were safe for public use.
A Limpopo learner seeks over R2 million in damages after suffering an injury on an uneven netball field, raising questions about the school's duty of care.