Law
Free State judge concedes eight-year sick leave “borders on incapacity”
Judge Lepona Lekale has told a Judicial Conduct Tribunal that he remains convinced traditional healers will restore his sight
Law | 23 July 2026
Judge has been on sick leave for eight years
A Judicial Conduct Tribunal is considering whether Free State Judge Lepona Lekale may remain on the bench
Law | 22 July 2026
Former PRASA board members challenge law on suing judges
Ex-board members in bid to overturn Zondo findings on state capture
Law | 21 July 2026
Labour court rules against racist owner of a dog called “Hitler”
Cape Town court finds that his comments justified dismissal
Law | 14 July 2026
Judge ordered to apologise to litigants for year-long delay
A Judicial Service Commission committee has found KZN High Court Judge Elsje-Marie Bezuidenhout grossly negligent
Law | 13 July 2026
Court rules “ill-tempered” advocate can’t be a judge
Appeal court says the Judicial Service Commission failed to properly consider advocate Johannes Hendriks Roelofse’s temperament and undisclosed debts
Law | 8 July 2026
Court setback for Lesotho Highlands dam compensation claims
Court rejects constitutional challenge, but thousands of villagers and businesses can still pursue claims through the High Court
Law | 8 July 2026
Military veteran still waiting for pension four years after court victory
Defence department owes former APLA member nearly R1-million as it continues trying to overturn a judgment ordering it to pay his pension
Law | 7 July 2026
Huge court victory in battle for affordable housing in Cape Town
ConCourt rules that Western Cape government and City of Cape Town are constitutionally obliged to provide affordable housing in the inner-city
Law | 2 July 2026