Law

High Court rules children born in South Africa can be registered, regardless of their parents’ legal status

There are serious consequences for children’s rights if their births are not registered

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Law | 28 August 2018

Court to decide how to handle home repossessions

Activist group wants judges to be able to waive reserve prices only in exceptional circumstances

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Law | 16 August 2018

No more mud, asbestos, metal and wood: understanding the Equal Education court victory

Bhisho High Court emphasises that cabinet ministers have to explain all their decisions

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Law | 27 July 2018

Understanding the My Vote Counts judgment

Within the next 18 months South Africans are likely to find out who funds which political parties

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Law | 27 June 2018

Judgment paints a damning picture of prison life at Sun City

Correctional Services ordered to feed prisoners properly

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Law | 21 June 2018

Court rules that religion cannot be used as a defence for anti-gay hate speech

An explanation of the Equality Court’s ruling against against Pastor Oscar Bougaardt

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Law | 15 June 2018

Court gives community right to fish without permit

Landmark judgment for customary rights

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Law | 6 June 2018

Michael Komape’s family to appeal Limpopo High Court’s decision

Family is seeking nearly R3 million in damages

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Law | 31 May 2018

Victory for asylum seekers in Constitutional Court

Court rules on extension of temporary permits

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Law | 30 May 2018

Court orders tribal authority to act democratically

Traditional leadership can be compatible with democracy and the Constitution

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Law | 28 May 2018

Transgender rights: Vital case heads to Equality Court

Prisoner alleges unfair discrimination

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Law | 24 May 2018

Concourt explains test for racism in the workplace

Employee who used the phrase “swart man” was rightly dismissed

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Law | 22 May 2018

Understanding the Michael Komape judgment

It’s a setback for the family, but it will help the campaign to end pit toilets in schools

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Law | 10 May 2018

New evidence adds spice to vital eviction case

SJC video shows shacks were occupied when Law Enforcement removed them

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Law | 4 May 2018

Know your rights: when can you be evicted and how?

No-one can be evicted without an order of a court

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Law | 26 April 2018