Law

Constitutional Court decision strengthens workers’ rights

Employees who don’t get the legal niceties right at the CCMA should not be prejudiced

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Law | 27 March 2018

Constitutional Court gives social grant payment company six-month extension

High Court rules that CPS must pay back its profits

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Law | 23 March 2018

Traders vs Transnet: court case has consequences for informal businesses

Mogwase’s informal traders argue that closing their businesses will make them dependent on the state

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Law | 19 March 2018

Education department argues it’s not responsible for shoddy schools

Judgment reserved in case on norms and standards in Bhisho High Court

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Law | 16 March 2018

Expropriation: what does the Constitution say?

Four requirements, seven principles and four questions to consider

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Law | 5 March 2018

Court bid to reinstate SADC Tribunal

Judgment expected on Thursday

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Law | 28 February 2018

State to appeal landmark Gatherings Act ruling

Police believe giving notice allows them to “facilitate the right to protest”

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Law | 22 February 2018

Endumeni housing judgment is a warning to municipalities

Court finds allocation process irregular and corrupt

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Law | 13 February 2018

Clean air vs industrial development: Durban court case explained

South Durban environmental alliance brings case to court

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Law | 8 February 2018

Landmark court ruling on protests is a victory for citizens

Right to freedom of assembly gives a voice to the voiceless, says Court

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Law | 5 February 2018

Understanding the University of the Free State Afrikaans court case

More litigation on similar matters likely

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Law | 30 January 2018

Scathing judgment against Ekurhuleni municipality for 17-year housing delay

Court orders that homes must be built by end of year

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Law | 18 January 2018

Court victory for victims of Mooiriver fire

Mpofana Municipality must provide accommodation before it can evict residents living in hall

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Law | 21 December 2017

Accused acquitted in high profile Khayelitsha murder case

Sinoxolo Mafevuka was murdered when she went to the toilet at night

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Law | 19 December 2017

Court frees man convicted of murder because of incomplete trial record

Judgment will put pressure on lower courts to get their record-keeping right

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Law | 15 December 2017

Historical land battle decided in Constitutional Court

Xhosa community wins right to land, but settler descendants will not lose everything

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Law | 14 December 2017