Legal Articles and Guides
ConCourt upholds law denying foetus burial
Parents who suffered spontaneous pregnancy loss before the foetus reached the 26-week pregnancy mark, will still not have the right to bury the remains of the foetus as it is regarded as medical waste in terms of the Births and Deaths Registration Act.
Father plans to take custody battle to SCA
A man whose lengthy legal battle to get custody of his six-year-old daughter hit another snag when it was dismissed in the Limpopo High Court (Polokwane) recently is set to lodge an appeal in the SCA.
Spousal visa rules unconstitutional
A judgment by Western Cape High Court Judge Mark Sher means that foreigners who are parents and caregivers of SA children will be allowed to remain in the country after their relationships with their SA spouses come to an end.
Attach pensions of maintenance defaulters
The SA Law Reform Commission (SALRC) has recommended that the Maintenance Act be amended to allow for attachment of a portion of pension benefits of child maintenance defaulters.
Fake medical facility offers jobs on bogus website
Management at Ilala Ridge Estate in La Lucia have warned desperate job seekers and the sick to be wary of a bogus website that advertises a non-existent medical facility, using its address.
Cape Town obtains interdict against homeless people
The City of Cape Town has obtained an interim interdict against homeless people living on a field near the Mitchells Plain Town Centre to stop them from expanding occupation of the site, notes a Cape Argus report.
Clicks pharmacy battle heads to Constitutional Court
The legal battle between the Independent Community Pharmacy Association (ICPA) and Clicks on pharmacy ownership and patient rights is heading to the Constitutional Court.
Gems’ R600m dodgy contract exposed
The Government Employees Medical Scheme (Gems) has irregularly issued a R600m multivitamins contract, in violation of the Public Finance Management Act and other regulations.
Former State Attorney lawyer to pay back R4.5m
A former State Attorney official, together with a family member and an associate, have been ordered by the Special Tribunal to pay back R4.5m they allegedly defrauded from the Gauteng Department of Health.
Judge orders therapy for child rape victim
An Eastern Cape High Court judge has given judicial protection to a 10-year-old victim of rape, and made a ‘therapy order’, possibly unprecedented, that the child must receive monthly counselling for two years.
Minister demands action over SANDF drug deal
Defence & Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise has demanded that all soldiers involved in the illegal procurement of the Interferon drug from Cuba should be held accountable.
Millions recovered from illegally claimed social grants
R12.6m has been recovered from government employees who illegally claimed social grants meant for needy and vulnerable people, Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has told Parliament.
Liberty backs down over R10m claim
A North West widow has successfully challenged insurance giant Liberty's refusal to pay out more than R10m in life cover for her husband.
Silicosis claimants paid R320m
It’s been a decade since gold miners afflicted by the lung disease silicosis first launched a class action suit seeking compensation from 30 gold mining companies on the grounds that the mines did little to protect their safety.
Decuplets story removed from awards shortlist
Independent Media's Baby Trade docuseries has been axed as a finalist for a global journalism award.
