Law

Community consent needed before granting mining rights, court hears

Not according to the Act says mine company lawyer

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Law | 24 April 2018

Why the Fish River Sun land claim case took 20 years

Court was scathing about Land Claims Commission

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Law | 24 April 2018

Dismay as judge dismisses damages claim for child who drowned in pit toilet

“Failure to award damages in this case stands in contrast to the damages that were awarded” to Life Esidimeni families, says SECTION27

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Law | 23 April 2018

Court rules that banks can sell your house for next to nothing

Case involved house valued at R470,000 sold for R40,000 by Standard Bank

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Law | 16 April 2018

Court puts the brakes on R56-million payment to Siyaya

Head of Prasa’s legal services leads charge against payment

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Law | 6 April 2018

Constitutional Court decision strengthens workers’ rights

Employees who don’t get the legal niceties right at the CCMA should not be prejudiced

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Law | 27 March 2018

Constitutional Court gives social grant payment company six-month extension

High Court rules that CPS must pay back its profits

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Law | 23 March 2018

Traders vs Transnet: court case has consequences for informal businesses

Mogwase’s informal traders argue that closing their businesses will make them dependent on the state

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Law | 19 March 2018

Education department argues it’s not responsible for shoddy schools

Judgment reserved in case on norms and standards in Bhisho High Court

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Law | 16 March 2018

Expropriation: what does the Constitution say?

Four requirements, seven principles and four questions to consider

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Law | 5 March 2018

Court bid to reinstate SADC Tribunal

Judgment expected on Thursday

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Law | 28 February 2018

State to appeal landmark Gatherings Act ruling

Police believe giving notice allows them to “facilitate the right to protest”

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Law | 22 February 2018

Endumeni housing judgment is a warning to municipalities

Court finds allocation process irregular and corrupt

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Law | 13 February 2018

Clean air vs industrial development: Durban court case explained

South Durban environmental alliance brings case to court

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Law | 8 February 2018

Landmark court ruling on protests is a victory for citizens

Right to freedom of assembly gives a voice to the voiceless, says Court

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Law | 5 February 2018

Understanding the University of the Free State Afrikaans court case

More litigation on similar matters likely

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Law | 30 January 2018