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Former Zambian president Edgar Lungu to be buried in South Africa
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has ruled in favour of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu's family, allowing his burial to proceed in South Africa. This decision overturns a…
Constitutional Court upholds landmark ruling on GMO decision-making
The decision ends a decade-long legal battle by the African Centre for Biodiversity and cements new legal standards for environmental oversight of GMOs in South Africa
EFF to appeal Equality Court hate speech ruling against Malema
The court found Julius Malema guilty of hate speech for remarks at a 2022 rally in Cape Town
‘Please Call Me’: Concourt makes a legacy ruling in the Vodacom judgment
The apex court has given clarity to the meaning of ‘duty of proper consideration’
National Prosecuting Authority preparing to reinstate charges against Nulane accused
The supreme court of appeal held that the acquittal of officials and Gupta associates on fraud and money-laundering charges was a failure of justice
Court rules against eviction of couple living on rural land in Stellenbosch
The supreme court of appeal found the smallholding falls under the Extension of Security of Tenure Act, meaning the gardener and his wife have a right to stay
Ramaphosa says decision to sign NHI Bill was politically sensitive
This rendered it immune to high court review, he argues in an application for leave to appeal an order to hand over the reasons for his decision
Concourt delivers relief for South Africans with dual citizenship
The court found that there was no reason why those who acquire citizenship of another country should lose their South African citizenship
Mkhwebane takes lament on SCA justices to Concourt
The former public protector has asked the court for leave to challenge the dismissal of a moot appeal and to rebuke judges for criticism of Dali Mpofu
Nandipha Magudumana to appeal her extradition on Thursday
She will argue in the Supreme Court of Appeal that her constitutional rights were violated through her ‘forced return’ to South Africa
Mabindla-Boqwana ‘comes home’ to heal troubled Western Cape high court
The respected appellate court judge has a plan to create an atmosphere of trust and transparency in the division
Trial judge explains why Zuma’s tilt at Downer is doomed
The former president will proceed to seek leave to appeal, potentially delaying his arms deal trial further
Landmark ‘Deadly Air’ case heads to supreme court of appeal
Environment organisations groundWork and Vukani Environmental Justice Movement argue that regulations are necessary to save lives on the polluted Highveld
Relative risks: The danger in concluding property transactions with family members
A cautionary tale in about the prudence of consulting a lawyer when entering into agreements with your nearest and dearest
Resisting gender discrimination: The call for resocialisation in South Africa
Changing damaging socio-cultural norms that justify discrimination against women is a powerful form of resistance