Court
Legal action looms over Mamelodi Magistrates’ Court construction fiasco
Construction was due to be finished in 2016
News | 1 October 2025
Apex court to hear landmark case on “consent” in sexual offences
The Embrace Project wants the Constitutional Court to confirm a high court ruling that found provisions in the Sexual Offences Act unconstitutional
News | 22 September 2025
One murder, two court cases: chaos at Cape Town court
NPA and SAPS have failed to explain why two cases were enrolled related to the same crime
Feature | 13 August 2025
Late judgments have increased. Here’s what’s being done to fix the problem
The Chief Justice plans a full rollout of Court Online for civil matters by 2026 to reduce backlogs
News | 26 June 2025
Court battle looms over lottery licence
Losing bidder Lekalinga has launched a court application to probe Minister Parks Tau’s decision to award the fourth lottery licence to Sizekhaya Holdings
Law | 12 June 2025
Eastern Cape teacher accused of beating learner with a hosepipe
Department of Education warns teachers against using corporal punishment to discipline learners
News | 4 June 2025
Judge slams Gauteng land grab
The “use of court processes and laws which are designed to protect the vulnerable is deplorable”, says Judge Denise Fisher
Law | 13 May 2025
Legal Practice Council administrator accused of corruption loses Labour Court bid
Judge says disciplinary hearing against Zandile Madonsela, accused of colluding with attorneys, can go ahead
Law | 1 May 2025
Understanding the court ruling on apartheid-era crimes
Landmark ruling in Johannesburg High Court paves the way for prosecutions
Law | 22 April 2025