Court rules on the limit of the Human Rights Commission’s powers
“It needs to be understood that the SAHRC is not a punisher of human rights violations, it is an educator, transformer and empowerer,” says Judge
Law | 16 May 2022
Nelson Mandela Bay residents threaten to shut down metro over water crisis
A community organisation set up to deal with water issues is to lodge a formal complaint with the SA Human Rights Commission this week
News | 16 May 2022
It’s been 15 months since the Cape High Court reserved judgment in this “emergency” housing case
The Office of the Chief Justice and Judge President John Hlophe are silent on why Acting Judge Bernard Martin has taken so long to hand down his ruling
By Liezl Human
Law | 16 May 2022
Minister promises land to people living on railway track
Fikile Mbalula tells community leaders he’ll be back in two weeks to show them the land
Brief | 14 May 2022
Judge makes landmark ruling on Divorce Act
Gauteng High Court finds part of the Act discriminates against women and is unconstitutional
Law | 13 May 2022
Five years and two building contractors, but these houses are still not finished
“The contractor left my house without a roof, windows and doors” says Fort Beaufort resident
News | 13 May 2022
Musina closed down in protest over water
Major roads blocked, shops and schools closed
News | 13 May 2022
Concourt to rule on access to books for blind people
Hundreds march in support of amendments to the Copyright Act that will improve access to published works for blind and visually impaired people
News | 12 May 2022
New delay in lesbian murder case as Khayelitsha court runs out of paper
Family of Phelokazi Mqathanya losing hope after multiple postponements
News | 12 May 2022