Law
Durban police brutality case postponed yet again
The trial of 17 police officers for the death of Regan Naidoo in 2018 has been postponed repeatedly for years now
By Benita Enoch
Law | 11 September 2024
Ombud finds IOL broke press code on Renaldo Gouws video
IOL says it will not apologise and is applying for leave to appeal the ruling
Law | 3 September 2024
Judge Lindiwe Rusi vs City Press: a look at the Press Ombud’s ruling
Journalists need to be careful when repeating previously published allegations
Law | 2 September 2024
“Battered woman syndrome”: law to be challenged
Lawyers say psychological aspect of domestic violence must be taken into account when sentencing women who kill abusive partners
Law | 29 August 2024
Judge guilty of misconduct, but gets away with slap on the wrist
Judge Nomonde Mngqibisa-Thusi was late with dozens of judgments
Law | 28 August 2024
Wild Coast: Constitutional Court says no to Shell appeal bid
But way is open for Shell to apply for another renewal of seismic survey permit
Law | 28 August 2024
Surprise move in litigation over African Penguins
New minister wants to settle case brought by conservation groups
By John Yeld
Law | 21 August 2024
Judge slams lawyers who preyed on refugees
Attorneys and advocate who did “a cut and paste job” for clients ordered to pay the costs from their own pockets
Law | 19 August 2024
Understanding the hard-hitting Press Council ruling against Iqbal Survé’s newspapers
The ruling raises serious questions about the ethics on Sunday Independent and other Independent Media publications
Law | 12 August 2024