Law
Australian mining company’s “SLAPP case” against its critics heads to Concourt
Constitutional issues at stake in R14.25 million defamation action against environmentalists and activists
By John Yeld
Law | 1 February 2022
Man ordered to pay over R3 million in maintenance arrears 29 years after divorce
Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that maintenance orders will only prescribe after 30 years
Law | 1 February 2022
Eskom loses bid to reduce power to municipalities
Supreme Court of Appeal dismisses power utility’s case
Law | 24 January 2022
Court orders compensation for miner with hearing loss
Gauteng judges overturn tribunal ruling
Law | 17 January 2022
Undocumented man applying for refugee status can remain in SA, Concourt rules
Court ruled that a delay in applying for refugee status does not affect a person’s right to apply for recognition as a refugee
Law | 14 January 2022
Court halts driving licence demerit system
Legislation is unconstitutional, rules judge
Law | 13 January 2022
Court dismisses farmer’s claim to privacy over baboon killing
Right to privacy must be balanced with right to freedom of expression, Appeal Court judges say
Law | 12 January 2022
Fikile Mbalula demands R2 million from GroundUp reporters
He accuses us of defamation but does not point out any factual errors in our article
Law | 8 December 2021
Constitutional Court refuses damages to Ekurhuleni shack dwellers
Majority of judges say damages cannot be awarded to enforce socio-economic rights
Law | 7 December 2021