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The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that a body corporate must reasonably accommodate a visually impaired homeowner after it tried to force him to remove a washing machine from a shared outdoor area, finding that stripping away the safety measures infringed his dignity and equality rights.
A retrenched father convinced the KwaZulu Natal High Court that he could not afford a R62 000 monthly maintenance order, prompting the court to cut child and spousal support.
The Constitutional Court has heard a bid to confirm a ruling that struck down laws blocking newcomers from applying for asylum, a case that could restore refugee access to asylum system protections nationwide.
JT Mphahlele has been removed as Pretoria North East sheriff and barred nationwide, with authorities warning he has no legal power to serve papers or handle trust money.
The Supreme Court of Appeal has ordered the Road Accident Fund to pay Sunshine Hospital under 181 valid court judgments, rejecting its attempt to block enforcement and declare the claims unlawful.
The Eastern Cape must pay lump sum compensation to a child left severely brain injured after negligent care at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital, after judges rejected the province’s plan to replace damages with state provided treatment.
The Gauteng High Court refused a father’s urgent bid to have his five year old son returned to the matrimonial home, with Judge Makume finding no proof of emotional harm and ruling that stability with the mother and grandparents best serves the child’s interests.
Not In My Name has been hit with a final High Court interdict after a judge ruled its racism claims against Barloworld were unproven, ordering a retraction and punitive costs.
The North West High Court has ordered the provincial Social Development department to restore funding to RATA Social Services and eight child protection NPOs, ruling that vague budget excuses unlawfully threatened the safety and care of vulnerable children.
A bank cannot discipline or dismiss an employee for misconduct linked to an expired contract. Using Kleinsmith’s case, the Labour Court of South Africa clarifies that rehiring creates a new employment relationship and wipes out an employer’s old disciplinary power.