Western cape high court
Increasing concern that government may reinstate tobacco ban
The government took issue with many conclusions reached by the Western Cape High Court when it found its decision to ban the sale of tobacco products...
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WC govt disappointed in court move to appoint new judges in land invasions case
The matter was brought before court by the SAHRC and the EFF against the City of Cape Town regarding the use of counter-spoliation by landowners as a means to repel land invasions.
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All clear for Parly inquiry into Mkhwebane’s fitness after court ruling
Mkhwebane had tried to challenge an October ruling which dismissed her application for an interim order to stop National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise from pressing ahead with a motion for her removal.
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WC High Court rules certain provisions of Refugees Act must be suspended
These govern the return of asylum seekers back to their home country because they're merely a month late in renewing a visa.
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Small victory for evictees: City of CT ordered not to evict without court order
The court on Tuesday granted an interim order brought by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) following several controversial evictions of late.
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Gloves are off in race for Western Cape top judge post
The gloves are off: the Western Cape's top judges are fighting each other, and they've decided to do it publicly.
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National govt makes state farm available to house evicted Kraaifontein residents
More than 260 people were kicked off a piece of land last week.
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Court told convicted murderer Levona Jacobs 'egocentric,' & 'manipulative'
The woman, who's been convicted of murdering of two of her relatives, underwent a psychiatric evaluation in May before sentencing proceedings begin.
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Nomgcobo Jiba’s battle to get job back moves to WC High Court
The fired former national deputy director of public prosecutions had applied for an urgent interdict to stop Parliament from dealing with President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to sack her.
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'Family joining': What our new court ruling means for refugees' families
The Western Cape High Court has handed down a ruling that will allow family members of asylum seekers to document themselves as dependents.
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Mark Lifman vows to fight Sars over R388m tax debt
Sars said Lifman owed it R388 million and the revenue service called on the court to place his businesses under liquidation so that it can recover the money.
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Wife killer Rob Packham returns to court for sentencing procedures
Judge Elize Steyn on Tuesday postponed the matter to Wednesday after defence advocate Craig Webster told the court he needed time to consult with Packham ahead of sentencing procedures.
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Public Protector demands apology from DA over spy accusation
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane wants the Democratic Alliance (DA) to apologise for calling her a spy after the party failed to prove its claim in the Western Cape High Court.
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Other govt depts, private sector must help fund D6 development, court told
Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane appeared in the Western Cape High Court on Friday, to give answers on government’s progress on the restitution for hundreds of District Six land claimants.
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Euthanasia advocate Davison maintains innocence
Sean Davison made a brief appearance in The Cape Town Magistrates Court on Monday, where he learnt that he's now facing a third murder charge for three assisted suicides in 2013 and 2015.
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High Court victory for Cape land claimants
The District Six Working Committee, on behalf of hundreds of people who lodged land claims in the nineties and several other applicants, took the State to court last year.
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Court hears of Rob, Gill Packham's effort to save marriage before her murder
On Monday the Western Cape High Court heard evidence from two witnesses of the day Gill Packham disappeared last February.
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Court hears long prison term will be harmful to Jason Rohde’s children
The matter resumed in the Western Cape High Court on Monday. Rohde has been found guilty of 2016 killing his wife, Susan, almost three years ago.
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Parly committee: 'Court ruling in AfriForum case a victory for SA's landless'
A full bench of the Western Cape High Court this morning dismissed AfriForum’s urgent bid to stall Parliament’s consideration of the land expropriation without compensation report.
