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Western Cape High Court

‘Judge President Hlophe tried to influence allocation of judges to nuclear case’
Article
/ 21 January 2020

‘Judge President Hlophe tried to influence allocation of judges to nuclear case’

Deputy Judge President Patricia Goliath accuses Hlophe of attempting to influence her to allocate the case to judges he perceived as ‘favourably disposed’ to former president Jacob Zuma

By Franny Rabkin
Police and migrants clash in downtown Cape Town
Article
/ 30 October 2019

Police and migrants clash in downtown Cape Town

The migrants are calling on the United Nations to help them be repatriated to other countries, including Canada and Australia

By Lester Kiewit
Legal battle over prime cape farmland
Article
/ 15 October 2019

Legal battle over prime cape farmland

Decade long battle over Philippi farmland comes to a head as campaigners say development would destroy the sensitive agricultural area

By Lester Kiewit
High court adds more women judges
Article
/ 11 October 2019

High court adds more women judges

Gender transformation remains a priority for the Judicial Service Commission  — women  still face hurdles

By Franny Rabkin
Hlophe tribunal: Another year of uncertainty?
Article
/ 2 July 2019

Hlophe tribunal: Another year of uncertainty?

The tribunal against Judge John Hlophe was postponed exactly a year ago and the next step remains unclear

By Mashadi Kekana
Editorial: Inequality in Cape’s unsafety
Article
/ 7 June 2019

Editorial: Inequality in Cape’s unsafety

‘Policing keeps people safe. Without it, people in places like the Cape Flats are stuck in a state of chronic insecurity’

By Editorial
Land Expropriation: Review committee report to be debated in Parliament
Article
/ 4 December 2018

Land Expropriation: Review committee report to be debated in Parliament

The land question is an emotive issue and parties either vociferously support or oppose expropriation without compensation

By Jan Gerber
Getting high in private: Will the ConCourt be for or against?
Article
/ 18 September 2018

Getting high in private: Will the ConCourt be for or against?

The Constitutional Court will hand down judgment on Tuesday on whether the private use of cannabis will no longer be a criminal act

By Gemma Ritchie and Mashadi Kekana
De Lille’s review of Steenhuisen report postponed to November
Article
/ 28 June 2018

De Lille’s review of Steenhuisen report postponed to November

De Lille wanted to ask the court on Thursday to compel the DA to submit evidence used in to formulate the report

By Paul Herman
De Lille back in court to challenge Steenhuisen report
Article
/ 28 June 2018

De Lille back in court to challenge Steenhuisen report

On Wednesday, the high court set aside the DA’s decision to terminate her party membership over comments she made during a radio interview

By Christina Pitt
DA to seek another motion of no confidence in De Lille after court loss
Article
/ 27 June 2018

DA to seek another motion of no confidence in De Lille after court loss

​The DA will seek to move for another motion of no confidence in Mayor Patricia de Lille, after the high court ruled in her favour on Wednesday

By Paul Herman
She’s back: De Lille triumphs over DA
Article
/ 27 June 2018

She’s back: De Lille triumphs over DA

The Western Cape high court has ruled that De Lille’s termination from the party was “unlawful and invalid”

By Raeesa Pather
DA leaves it to the law to decide De Lille’s fate
Article
/ 5 June 2018

DA leaves it to the law to decide De Lille’s fate

For a large portion of Tuesday morning, one question seemed to puzzle presiding judges: when exactly did De Lille cease to be a member of the DA?

By Raeesa Pather
De Lille slams DA rules in court
Article
/ 4 June 2018

De Lille slams DA rules in court

De Lille has brought an application stating that the cessation of membership clause in the DA’s constitution should be reviewed and set aside

By Raeesa Pather
What did De Lille really mean when she said she would resign?
Article
/ 4 June 2018

What did De Lille really mean when she said she would resign?

Advocate Dali Mpofu argues De Lille’s statement that she would resign is irrelevant if the DA ‘fraudulently’ removed her from office

By Raeesa Pather
DA, De Lille head to court for round two
Article
/ 4 June 2018

DA, De Lille head to court for round two

​The Democratic Alliance and the mayor will meet again in the high court over the DA’s decision to cease Patricia de Lille’s party membership

By Paul Herman
DA: Caucus in charge of Cape Town, not De Lille
Article
/ 16 May 2018

DA: Caucus in charge of Cape Town, not De Lille

The Democratic Alliance says that it is unable to work with Patricia de Lille and that the caucus has no faith in her leadership

By Raeesa Pather
‘Let’s work together’ ― De Lille on DA declaring her return ‘ceremonial’
Article
/ 16 May 2018

‘Let’s work together’ ― De Lille on DA declaring her return ‘ceremonial’

Patricia de Lille, who was on Tuesday temporarily restored to her position, says she will appeal to the DA to work together with her

By Paul Herman
READ: DA federal executive’s statement on De Lille’s reinstatement
Article
/ 15 May 2018

READ: DA federal executive’s statement on De Lille’s reinstatement

The DA remains confident that the substantive case on the cessation of De Lille’s party’s membership will be successful

By Staff Reporter
De Lille to hear her fate
Article
/ 15 May 2018

De Lille to hear her fate

​Judgment in the urgent matter between Patricia de Lille and the DA regarding the cessation of her membership will be heard on Tuesday

By Kaveel Singh
Judgment: Will De Lille get her job back today?
Article
/ 15 May 2018

Judgment: Will De Lille get her job back today?

​Patricia de Lille will on Tuesday afternoon hear if the Western Cape high court has suspended the DA’s decision to terminate her membership

By Raeesa Pather
De Lille-DA judgment to be delivered on Tuesday
Article
/ 14 May 2018

De Lille-DA judgment to be delivered on Tuesday

Judges Patrick Gamble and Monde Samela will make their ruling around lunchtime on Tuesday

By Kiri Rupiah
De Lille asks for another month as mayor to clear her name
Article
/ 9 May 2018

De Lille asks for another month as mayor to clear her name

​Patricia de Lille has asked the court to suspend the decision by the DA to terminate her membership for another month so she can clear her name

By Raeesa Pather
SCA ruling: Single parents don’t need partners’ consent for fees exemptions
Article
/ 13 December 2017

SCA ruling: Single parents don’t need partners’ consent for fees exemptions

In a judgment handed down in September 2016, the High Court recognised the burden single mothers face when providing an education to their children.

By Staff Reporter
System of allocating police and staff sidelines black women, court told
Article
/ 1 December 2017

System of allocating police and staff sidelines black women, court told

Civil society organisations have declared that the allocation of police resources in the Western Cape discriminates against black women in particular

By Mary-Anne Gontsana
UCT granted High Court interdict against unlawful protests
Article
/ 31 October 2017

UCT granted High Court interdict against unlawful protests

​The University of Cape Town (UCT) has been granted an interim interdict that prevents any unlawful protest action at its campuses

By Kaveel Singh
Editorial: JZ nukes protocol for his own agenda
Article
/ 20 October 2017

Editorial: JZ nukes protocol for his own agenda

​Amid the long series of Gupta emails, it can be easy to lose sight of the other instance of “state capture” — or even “country capture”.

By Editorial
Judge questions City’s plan to send Woodstock families to Wolwerivier
Article
/ 13 September 2017

Judge questions City’s plan to send Woodstock families to Wolwerivier

Residents of Bromwell Street in Woodstock continue to be entangled in a legal tussle with the City of Cape Town over looming evictions to Wolwerivier

By Ashleigh Furlong
Court ruling a victory for married transgender people
Article
/ 13 September 2017

Court ruling a victory for married transgender people

The judgment should improve the home affairs department’s attitude to transgender marriages

By Carl Collison
South Africa at dagga crossroads
Article
/ 10 August 2017

South Africa at dagga crossroads

A Western Cape court ruled in March that a ban on dagga use by adults at home was unconstitutional, effectively decriminalising it in the province.

By Staff Reporter
Why the dagga ruling isn’t a victory for stoners just yet
Article
/ 4 April 2017

Why the dagga ruling isn’t a victory for stoners just yet

Marijuana users around the country celebrated after the “legalisation of dagga” on Friday, but that soon turned into confusion.

By Rumana Akoob
New disciplinary committee to scrutinise Motsoeneng
Article
/ 12 December 2016

New disciplinary committee to scrutinise Motsoeneng

The committee will be chaired by a person ordered by the court, based on names submitted by the Democratic Alliance, public protector and SABC.

By Jenni Evans
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