Legal Articles and Guides
Anti-gay pastor says he won't be gagged
A Cape Town pastor is refusing to be gagged by the Equality Court and has vowed to continue to teach biblical views on sexuality, despite these being deemed as discriminating and inciting hatred against the gay community, reports Weekend Argus.
Muslim leaders slam WC’s support of LGBTQ community
A war of words has erupted between Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) over the DA-led provincial government's decision to decorate its state building in rainbow colours in support of Pride Month.
Malema’s bid to remove magistrate fails
A move by EFF leader Julius Malema and his bodyguard to have the magistrate presiding over their case recuse herself was thwarted when she dismissed the application.
Growing concern over R1bn Tottenham sponsorship deal
Public concern is growing over SA Tourism’s plan to spend nearly R1bn on sponsoring Tottenham Hotspur, a football club in London.
Law change can grow cannabis sector to new high
‘The cannabis industry in SA is touted as a potential saviour of the country’s ailing economy. There is R107bn of value in the local industry waiting to be unlocked.’
Controversial 'decuplet' editor resigns
Piet Rampedi, the journalist at the helm of the infamous Tembisa 10 debacle, has officially resigned from his position as Pretoria News editor at Independent Media almost a year and a half after the story was first published.
J&J continues to import 'dangerous' products
Despite thousands of women suing Johnson & Johnson (J&J) over a talc-based baby powder they say caused ovarian cancer, the US-based company continues to ship the controversial product to SA.
Johannesburg mayor accused of hiding manager's arrest
The mayor of Johannesburg, Mpho Phalatse, has been accused of concealing the arrest of acting city manager Bryne Maduka after a dispute with a ratepayer.
Judge scathing of department's bias against adoptions
Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) Judge Fiona Dippenaar has ruled the adoption guidelines used by the Department of Social Development and its social workers stigmatise and delay adoptions – apparently for cultural reasons – and are unconstitutional.
Reserved judgment still to be delivered 10 years later
Ten years after Judge Anton Van Zyl reserved judgment in a matter at the KZN High Court (Pietermaritzburg), it has still not been delivered.
Lesbian couple asks top court to 'modernise' law
The Constitutional Court last week faced yet another application regarding the vital issue of modern families wanting to keep up with the times.
Khampepe findings a ‘tipping point’
Retired Constitutional Court Judge Sisi Khampepe yesterday delivered a damning report after her inquiry into allegations of racism at Stellenbosch University.
Doctor to plead not guilty to sick notes fraud
An East London doctor who became infamous for allegedly selling sick notes to patients in her practice intends to plead not guilty to the six charges of fraud she now faces, reports DispatchLIVE.
Court considers apartheid stigma in name change battle
A group of parents are taking the decision by Hoërskool DF Malan’s governing body to initiate a name-change process on review.
Mkhwebane takes on chair's recusal decision
The Section 194 Committee established to determine Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s fitness to hold public office went into a tailspin yesterday when her legal team staged a walkout.
