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Johannesburg High Court

Understanding the landmark court ruling on apartheid-era crimes

South Africa

Understanding the landmark court ruling on apartheid-era crimes

By Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti

Court slams City of Johannesburg for failing to provide temporary shelter to evicted residents

South Africa

Court slams City of Johannesburg for failing to provide temporary shelter to evicted residents

By Estelle Ellis

How the Gauteng government’s decision to disregard Soweto taxi agreement led to the latest standoff

South Africa

How the Gauteng government’s decision to disregard Soweto taxi agreement led to the latest standoff

By Bheki C. Simelane

City of Joburg’s reappointment of Floyd Brink ruled unlawful and he must vacate position within 10 days

South Africa

City of Joburg’s reappointment of Floyd Brink ruled unlawful and he must vacate position within 10 days

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Court orders Gauteng Education Department to place 65 pupils in school after Usindiso fire

South Africa

Court orders Gauteng Education Department to place 65 pupils in school after Usindiso fire

By Michelle Banda

Revenge porn — In legal first for SA, court hits couple with millions in civil damages over social media sex video

South Africa

Revenge porn — In legal first for SA, court hits couple with millions in civil damages over social media sex video

By Estelle Ellis

‘Subjective consent’ in rape cases — here’s why the court declared this defence unconstitutional

Maverick News

‘Subjective consent’ in rape cases — here’s why the court declared this defence unconstitutional

By Geoffrey Allsop

Chang is finally convicted in Mozambique Hidden Debt scandal

Africa

Chang is finally convicted in Mozambique Hidden Debt scandal

By Peter Fabricius

D-day for City of Johannesburg and City Power after order to pay R1-billion in Eskom debt

South Africa

D-day for City of Johannesburg and City Power after order to pay R1-billion in Eskom debt

By Bheki C. Simelane

Second appeal blow to Zuma’s private prosecution attempts, as judges say Mpofu tried to ‘mislead’ court

South Africa

Second appeal blow to Zuma’s private prosecution attempts, as judges say Mpofu tried to ‘mislead’ court

By Dianne Hawker

Leeuwkop prisoners tortured by guards, subjected to unlawful segregation, court rules

South Africa

Leeuwkop prisoners tortured by guards, subjected to unlawful segregation, court rules

By Tania Broughton for GroundUp

Babita Deokaran murder trial on ice yet again as illness prolongs family’s long wait for justice

South Africa

Babita Deokaran murder trial on ice yet again as illness prolongs family’s long wait for justice

By Michelle Banda