Law
News24 vs Sunday Independent: a look at the Press Ombud’s ruling
Opinion may be “extreme, unjust, unbalanced, exaggerated and prejudiced” but it must be “honestly-held … without malice, on a matter of public interest on facts that are true”.
Law | 18 June 2024
Judge Mngqibisa-Thusi cleared of gross misconduct charges
But tribunal finds that it is gross negligence to fail to deliver 27 judgments within accepted time-frames
Law | 14 June 2024
Backyarders vs City of Cape Town in court
Judgment reserved in Belhar occupation case
By Matthew Hirsch and GroundUp Staff
Law | 10 June 2024
Appeal court overturns cyber crime ruling
This is a clear message to verify bank account details before paying
Law | 10 June 2024
Environmental activists win against Shell in appeal court
Shell still has one more shot at seismic exploration authorisation
Law | 3 June 2024
Court orders Gauteng government to pay non-profit organisations
The provincial social development department must provide funding contracts to successful organisations by the end of May
Law | 23 May 2024
Large fishing companies oppose squid quotas in court
The commercial industry is being “greedy” says Eastern Cape small-scale fisher
By Liezl Human
Law | 16 May 2024
Electoral Court fines ANC, ATM, COPE, PAC, NFP and AIC
They failed to provide audited financial statements
Law | 13 May 2024
Western Cape separatist loses complaint against Daily Maverick
A ruling by the Press Ombud has helped clarify clauses about fact versus opinion in the Press Code
Law | 9 May 2024