Author: Kennedy Mudzuli

The NPA will reopen the inquest into Steve Biko’s 1977 killing, seeking justice and closure for the Biko family.

After more than 20 years, the Labour Court orders fresh arbitration in SARS Hay grading disputes to ensure fair treatment of employees.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled against the North West Premier in the Bakgatla chieftainship dispute, affirming the Royal Family’s right to nominate a leader and protecting communities from political interference.

A long-running municipal billing dispute left students and small businesses fearing electricity loss. The High Court has ordered the City of Johannesburg and Ordicode to discuss the account while protecting tenants from disconnection.

The Inospace case is a powerful reminder that restraint of trade clauses are enforceable in South Africa and can shape workers’ career moves.

Lawyers for Human Rights will represent a transgender inmate in a landmark Equality Court case against the Department of Correctional Services.

The South Gauteng High Court has found a father in contempt of court for failing to pay R722 000 in arrears under a Rule 43 maintenance order.

The Cape Town Labour Court found a CCMA commissioner guilty of gross irregularity, but still upheld the fairness of a refugee worker’s dismissal.

The Advertising Appeals Committee has ruled that Liqui Fruit’s long-standing slogan “Nothing But Fruit” is misleading and must be removed from all advertising. While the “100% fruit juice” claim was upheld as compliant with food regulations, the watchdog found the trademarked slogan created a false impression that the product contained only fruit, with no additives.

The Western Cape High Court found Oakdale High’s harsh disciplinary measures against two learners, after a vaping incident, were unlawful and unfair, restoring their rights and setting a precedent for school discipline.