Law
Over 180 judgments outstanding for longer than six months
Reserved judgment list is almost six months old and records the highest number of late judgments since we’ve begun reporting the situation
Law | 7 June 2023
Judge rejects Dr Nandipha’s urgent bid for freedom
But the state made mistakes and almost lost the case
Law | 5 June 2023
Labour Court slams Human Settlements Minister for “unlawfully” firing staffer after being stuck in a lift for an hour
The court ordered that the deputy director of corporate services immediately be reinstated
Law | 5 June 2023
Judge slams ruling against amaBhungane
“I cannot understand how this order was granted” - Judge.
Law | 3 June 2023
AmaBhungane journalists “gagged” by Moti Group
An interim interdict against the journalists was granted in chambers without prior notice
Law | 2 June 2023
Not enough public participation: Constitutional Court scraps Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act
“The importance of public participation in South Africa cannot be understated,” say judges
Law | 30 May 2023
Concourt challenge to Electoral Act
The Independent Candidate Association of South Africa says independents have to get more votes for a seat than political party candidates
Law | 29 May 2023
Magistrate denies bail to four accused in the Thabo Bester escape
The fifth applicant, Nastassja Jansen, was granted R10,000 bail
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
Law | 29 May 2023
Dr Nandipha’s urgent court bid postponed. But does her case have merit?
Department of Home Affairs officially joins as a respondent
By Marecia Damons and Daniel Steyn
Law | 26 May 2023