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Police Minister ordered to pay Durban woman R580,000 for unlawful arrest in mistaken identity case
Cynthia Khedama was arrested at King Shaka International Airport over a mistaken identity and was detained for at least 12 days in what she described as a ‘dirty dirty cell with faeces’.
Collapsed Steinhoff faces revived 2019 price-fixing case as probe heads to Competition Tribunal
Steinhoff's tumultuous journey continues as the Pretoria High Court revives a six-year-old price-fixing case involving PG Bison and Sonae. What does this mean for the future of the company and its stakeholders?
RAF dealt a major blow in audit standards battle
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.
Supreme Court of Appeal declines Road Accident Fund application
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
AfriForum condemns Constitutional Court ruling on 'Kill the Boer' chant
AfriForum has condemned the Constitutional Court's dismissal of their appeal to classify the 'Kill the Boer' chant as hate speech, with CEO Kallie Kriel vowing to continue fighting for Afrikaner protection both domestically and internationally.
ANC wins legal battle as SCA upholds North West conference ruling
The Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld the party's constitutional authority by dismissing a challenge against its North West leadership structure, ruling that Covid-19 disruptions justified extended interim leadership terms.
Businessman Tuwani Mulaudzi closer to reclaiming assets after court victory
Tuwani Mulaudzi, acquitted of serious charges, is on the verge of reclaiming his frozen assets following a recent court ruling against the AFU and NPA.
Businessman Tuwani Mulaudzi closer to reclaiming assets after court victory
Tuwani Mulaudzi, acquitted of serious charges, is on the verge of reclaiming his frozen assets following a recent court ruling against the AFU and NPA.
VBS Mutual Bank scandal: Trial of 13 accused delayed by court rulings
Van der Merwe on Monday told the court that the prosecution will now directly turn to the SCA in a bid to appeal the separation of the trial issue.
Uncertainty looms over when the main VBS trial will start
It is yet uncertain when the main VBS corruption trial will start, as both the prosecution and some of the defence teams indicated that they still had pending interlocutory applications which may even end up in the Constitutional Court.
Uncertainty looms over when the main VBS trial will start
It is yet uncertain when the main VBS corruption trial will start, as both the prosecution and some of the defence teams indicated that they still had pending interlocutory applications which may even end up in the Constitutional Court.
Supreme Court of Appeal frees man jailed for attempted murder over flawed trial
The SCA said the Magistrate engaged in a heated exchange with the man's attorney, and they ended up attacking each other's personalities instead of seeking justice.
Constitutional Court denies Busisiwe Mkhwebane's leave to appeal impeachment
Constitutional Court's ruling marks the final chapter in Busisiwe Mkhwebane's impeachment saga.
Judgment reserved in Tafelberg legal battle
The right of access to land, together with the concomitant state obligation to foster conditions which enable citizens to gain access to land on an equitable basis, lies at the heart of the housing activists case.
Judgment reserved in Tafelberg site legal battle: A fight for social housing in Cape Town
Judgment has been reserved in the ongoing legal battle between housing activists and the Western Cape Government regarding the Tafelberg site in Cape Town, as arguments are presented for its transformation into social housing
Denis Hurley Centre marks milestone with tribute from Justice Leona Theron
Justice Leona Theron paid tribute to the invaluable contributions of volunteers at the Denis Hurley Centre, reflecting on the legacy of social justice and the fight against apartheid
From 15 years to eight: Supreme Court’s controversial sentence reduction
Supreme Court reduces Mzwandile Magasela’s murder sentence from 15 to 8 years, upholding his conviction while raising questions about the justice system.
WC’s Tafelberg site plans “political tactic”
The DA-led Western Cape government's proposal for the Tafelberg site has again ignited controversy, with critics arguing it undermines opportunities for affordable housing.
Supreme Court critiques attorney's conduct in cerebral palsy case
An Eastern Cape woman's medical negligence claim against the MEC for health fails due to her attorney's misconduct, highlighting the critical importance of legal representation in complex cases
Legal showdown: Ndimande brothers face extradition for AKA’s murder
Eswatini’s Supreme Court is set to hear the extradition appeal of the Ndimande brothers, accused of murdering South African rapper AKA and his friend Tibz. As legal battles unfold, the implications for justice in both countries grow increasingly complex.
Attorney able to practise six years after qualifying
An attorney has finally been admitted to practice as a legal practitioner, following financial difficulties which prevented her from receiving her certificate after she completed her degree.
MK Party prepares for its first anniversary
As Jacob Zuma’s MK Party gears up for its first anniversary, questions abound about whether the party will be able to sustain its growing influence in the coming years.
SCA dismisses application by Pasika Kwaza’s killers to have sentences reduced
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has dismissed an application by three convicted killers from Khayelitsha to have their sentences reduced for the murder of Pasika Kwaza in a plot set-up by his wife.
Supreme Court of Appeal blocks Monsanto’s GMO maize, citing flaws in government safety oversight
A Supreme Court of Appeal decision halts the release of genetically modified maize, pointing to ignored environmental assessment obligations and safety concerns.
Merryweather and his alleged attacker both fail in SCA costs bid
In the physical altercation between two groups of young men at the garage in Main Road, Newlands, Merryweather was part of one group and Scholtz part of the other.