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The Western Cape High Court has overturned an eviction order against 78-year-old Noor-Banu Allie, a District Six pensioner. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

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Viceroy report leads to groundbreaking legal precedent in cross-border accountability

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Protesters hold placards as lead applicant and lawyer Mzwandile Masuku addresses them outside the court, after a hearing was postponed, in Mbabane, Eswatini, 22 August 2025. Reuters/Zakhele Mabuza

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South Africa implements stricter rules on offshore ship transfers, raising fines to R2m

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Zoleka Susan Ponoane has been struck from the roll of attorneys by the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court. (Photo: LinkedIn)

Eastern Cape attorney struck from roll after scandalously writing the judgment in her own clients’ case

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SCA's landmark ruling clarifies liability of members in close corporation's abuse case

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The former managing director of a company involved in the multibillion Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) and his business partner have been charged in the Maseru Magistrates’ Court for fraud and money laundering. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi / GroundUp

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Landmark ConCourt ruling redefines who qualifies for pension death benefits

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Source: A legal battle in Cape Town between property owners and the City will clarify what municipalities can charge residents. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

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Western Cape court halts TotalEnergies' offshore drilling over EIA failings

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AI surveillance: Balancing workplace monitoring with employees' right to privacy

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The murder of Alison Dewar has resulted in two cases being tried separately in the Cape Town Magistrates Court. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

One murder, two court cases: chaos at Cape Town court

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