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A judge has dismissed a woman's damages claim for malicious prosecution after she was acquitted of six rape charges, highlighting the complexities of her involvement in the case.
A recent court ruling highlights the complexities of consumer rights when purchasing a vehicle sold as a 'non-runner'. This article explores the implications of the Consumer Protection Act in such cases.
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 known as MMS faces allegations from a couple claiming he pays their drug-addicted daughter for sex, as the Gauteng High Court denies his request for a gag order against them.
Sixteen cancer patients successfully challenged a Cape Town hospital's decision to terminate their oncologist's privileges, highlighting the importance of patient rights and access to quality healthcare.
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.
The Gauteng High Court has overturned the murder conviction of Aletta Sonzulu, who was accused of causing the death of a five-month-old baby during an altercation.
The Gauteng High Court has struck down Johannesburg's property rates policy that reclassified private schools as 'business entities', causing massive tax hikes. Judge Phaneul Mudau described the city's public consultation process as 'a sham' and ruled that the policy violated children's constitutional rights to education by failing to consider how increased school fees would affect access to education.
The Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, has rejected a homeowner's application challenging the City of Tshwane's electricity disconnection practices, ruling that municipal by-laws legally permit cutting power without warning when tampering is suspected. The case highlights the municipality's ongoing battle against electricity theft through manipulated prepaid meters.
Woodlands Dairy, a long-standing, family-owned dairy operator in the Eastern Cape, turned to the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, to obtain an order against its competitor. It produces an extensive range of dairy products, including UHT milk, which is marketed and sold in outlets throughout South Africa.
The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled against the Road Accident Fund's appeal regarding its accounting standards, prompting Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa to call for compliance with the Auditor-General's guidelines.
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.
Primrose Medisane's 17-year battle with the Department of Home Affairs has culminated in a landmark victory and revealed the harsh realities of statelessness for women.
The Gauteng High Court hears the trademark dispute between First Choice and Fresh Choice, as the former seeks to protect its brand against claims of confusion in the dairy market.
After a 17-year struggle against the Department of Home Affairs, Primrose Medisane finally receives her birth certificate and ID, shedding light on the dire consequences of statelessness for women in South Africa.
After a 17-year struggle against the Department of Home Affairs, Primrose Medisane finally receives her birth certificate and ID, shedding light on the dire consequences of statelessness for women in South Africa.
Two milk manufacturers faced each other in the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, where it was claimed that Fresh Choice milk infringed on First Choice' milk's trade mark
The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled against the Road Accident Fund's appeal regarding its accounting standards, prompting Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa to call for compliance with the Auditor-General's guidelines
Five University of Fort Hare students accused of fatally assaulting a fellow student over alleged theft of sneakers and a laptop must stand trial for murder, the Bhisho High Court has ruled.
Five University of Fort Hare students accused of fatally assaulting a fellow student over alleged theft of sneakers and a laptop must stand trial for murder, the Bhisho High Court has ruled. Acting Judge Aaron Zono found sufficient evidence against the accused for a prima facie case of kidnapping, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and murder in the October 2023 campus incident. "
mnothowethu Trading Enterprise has launched a legal challenge against the Gauteng Department of Education over its R9 billion school nutrition programme tender, claiming unfair disqualification. This dispute puts the meals of 1. 6 million learners at risk, while the DA alleges corruption in the tender process that was previously declared unlawful by the High Court.
mnothowethu Trading Enterprise has launched a legal challenge against the Gauteng Department of Education over its R9 billion school nutrition programme tender, claiming unfair disqualification. This dispute puts the meals of 1. 6 million learners at risk, while the DA alleges corruption in the tender process that was previously declared unlawful by the High Court.
The Judicial Service Commission meets Wednesday to determine if Judge Makhubele will be removed from office after being found guilty of gross misconduct, while also deciding if former Chief Justice Mogoeng could become the first to face an impeachment inquiry.
The Eastern Cape High Court has ordered the health department to pay R4. 7 million in a single payment to the mother of a child with cerebral palsy, ruling that budget constraints don't justify instalment payments when a family urgently needs funds for medical care.
A man, expelled from witness protection, turns to the court for urgent protection after receiving death threats from a police officer. The Gauteng High Court hears chilling details of the threats and the implications for the man's family