Law
Constitutional Court rules to protect workers hired by labour brokers
Long controversy over employment conditions settled
Law | 18 September 2018
Gauteng court rules against cheap bank repossessions
Judgment is a victory for Johannesburg homeowners, and possibly homeowners across the country
By Ciaran Ryan
Law | 13 September 2018
Understanding the Muslim marriages judgment
Despite fierce opposition, the Cape High Court has compelled government to introduce legislation that recognises Muslim marriages
Law | 10 September 2018
Bathabile Dlamini off-the-hook for court costs - for now
Delays could have been avoided by Dlamini and former CEO Pearl Bhengu but their conduct was not “in bad faith or grossly negligent”
By Zoë Postman
Law | 30 August 2018
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
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
By Ciaran Ryan
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
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
Law | 27 June 2018
Judgment paints a damning picture of prison life at Sun City
Correctional Services ordered to feed prisoners properly
By Ciaran Ryan
Law | 21 June 2018