Law
“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
Police brutality case: former state prosecutor steps up to defend one of the accused
State is concerned over a conflict of interest in Regan Naidoo case
By Benita Enoch
Law | 8 August 2024
Covid PPE supplier must face the music, court rules
Pro Secure fails in bid to stop Special Investigating Unit going after it to recover millions of rands
Law | 6 August 2024
Lottery corruption: Alfred Nevhutanda goes to court
Former Lotteries boss wants to stop probe launched by President Ramaphosa
Law | 5 August 2024