Browsing: access to justice

The Small Claims Court offers a simple and affordable legal route for South Africans seeking justice in civil disputes under R20 000. With no need for a lawyer and recent updates to court procedures, it remains a vital tool for enforcing rights without delay.

A lawyer targeted by an online smear campaign has won in court, with the Supreme Court of Appeal affirming that constitutional rights don’t include threats and hate. It’s a key win for access to justice in the digital age.

AI is rapidly transforming legal practice, offering efficiency and broader access to justice. However, ethical challenges like bias, data privacy, and unequal access must be addressed to ensure AI supports fair and responsible legal outcomes.

The Western Cape High Court has dismissed the Road Accident Fund’s (RAF) bid to overturn a R1.46 million settlement awarded to Charles Jeka Chipofya, a Malawian national injured in a 2016 accident.

“The Constitutional Court has ruled against unexplained punitive cost orders in a landmark case stemming from a slip-and-fall incident at Gold Reef City.