Court

Covid-19: Lawyers urge justice minister to re-open more courts

Legal Practice Council warns of serious consequences as administration of justice grinds to a halt

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News | 16 April 2020

Eviction hearings to continue during Covid-19 epidemic

It will be business as usual at most courts

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Brief | 17 March 2020

Makana mayor and Municipal Manager face six months in prison

Mphalwa and Mene given 30 days to “fix” Makhanda landfill site

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Brief | 5 March 2020

Sexual offences courts’ regulations finally gazetted

Date for implementation still to be set

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Brief | 6 February 2020

Over 100 judgments have been outstanding for more than six months

This is up from 87 at the end of 2018

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News | 27 January 2020

Reprieve for farm families facing second eviction

But municipalities wash their hands of responsibility for providing alternative accommodation

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News | 12 December 2019

Chinese Association heads to court over ‘hate speech’ comments on Facebook

Equality Court hears history of discrimination against Chinese people in South Africa

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Law | 12 December 2019

Khayelitsha court doesn’t cater properly for rape survivors, report finds

Rape Crisis demands better conditions at sexual offences court

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News | 10 December 2019

Grahamstown court hears application for municipality to be placed under administration

City argues that court doesn’t have jurisdiction to do that

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Brief | 13 September 2019

Ten years later, still no action on Hlophe complaint

Accusation that Western Cape Judge President tried to intervene in favour of Jacob Zuma has still not been dealt with

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Analysis | 6 September 2019

Glebelands officer admits to “mistake” during cross examination

Eight men are currently on trial for a spate of murders and other crimes at the Glebelands Hostel

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News | 29 August 2019

Glebelands hostel murders: accused plead not guilty

The state is expected to call 100 witnesses during the trial

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Brief | 28 August 2019