Law
Environmental activists revise pleas in “SLAPP case” brought by Australian miners
Marathon legal battle against R14.25-million defamation case continues
By John Yeld
Law | 1 February 2023
Four more years in prison for rhino poacher
Mfana Ignitus Kubai’s prison sentence was increased from 11 to 15 years on appeal
Law | 31 January 2023
Lawyer must pay clients R1.4 million stolen by scammer
Attorney Gavin Hartog believed he was transferring money to his client’s account but it went to a fraudster
Law | 30 January 2023
Mantashe’s axing of Peter Becker was unconstitutional, rules court
Becker served on the National Nuclear Regulatory Board
Law | 20 January 2023
Court rules on unwed fathers
Judge says regulation on registration of unwed fathers without documents on children’s birth certificates is “irrational” and unconstitutional
Law | 16 January 2023
SAPS must pay damages to senior officer falsely accused of racism
R300,000 in compensation awarded to senior police officer
Law | 13 January 2023
Activist challenges law that bars naming accused in rape cases
Caroline Peters wants a section of the Criminal Procedure Act declared unconstitutional and invalid
Law | 21 December 2022
Tembisa Hospital CEO and senior officials must face disciplinary action, tribunal rules
Shonisani Lethole died after he had not been fed for days
Law | 15 December 2022
“Bizarre” case reveals that magistrates lack training
Man convicted without having pleaded or charges being put to him
Law | 12 December 2022