Court
High Court gives Makana Municipality tongue-lashing over attempt to appeal landmark verdict
Judge says government “ought to be hanging their heads in shame”
Brief | 22 May 2020
Tobacco companies go to court to challenge regulations
Attorney says cigarette ban “is self-evidently irrational”
Law | 4 May 2020
Covid-19: Why court allowed father to travel between provinces to bring children home
Judge explains reasons for ruling
Law | 17 April 2020
Covid-19: Lawyers urge justice minister to re-open more courts
Legal Practice Council warns of serious consequences as administration of justice grinds to a halt
News | 16 April 2020
“In Glebelands you were supposed to be careful, be alert and know who you were talking to before you say anything” witness tells court
The trial is expected to continue on 20 April
News | 24 March 2020
Money collected from Glebelands residents was used to fund violence, says witness
Court visits scene of alleged murder
News | 19 March 2020
Eviction hearings to continue during Covid-19 epidemic
It will be business as usual at most courts
By Elna Schütz
Brief | 17 March 2020
Makana mayor and Municipal Manager face six months in prison
Mphalwa and Mene given 30 days to “fix” Makhanda landfill site
Brief | 5 March 2020
Sexual offences courts’ regulations finally gazetted
Date for implementation still to be set
Brief | 6 February 2020