South African Law
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Holding public servants accountable is not defamation
A recent high court judgment in South Africa has affirmed that holding public servants accountable in the public domain does not amount to defamation. This ruling, stemming from…
Andrew Chauke acted outside prosecutorial jurisdiction, says NPA boss Shamila Batohi
The national director of public prosecutions said the suspended Gauteng director of public prosecutions’ actions in a KwaZulu-Natal case were politically motivated
Where to from now for Malema after guilty verdict
EFF leader Julius Malema faces a major setback in his presidential ambitions after he was convicted on firearm charges, threatening his political future
How misuse of the sub judice rule undermines democracy and free speech
There is a growing trend of public officials exploiting the rule to evade scrutiny and accountability
The fight for equality in domestic relationships goes to the courts
What could be a landmark case seeking recognition for a woman’s right to inheritance and maintenance in the event of her partner’s death, is currently being adjudicated
Corporate bullying in fight over Xolobeni mining
Activists argue that the Australian company suing them is using the courts to silence criticism and so abusing the legal system. The law should change to stop these types of suits