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Prescription ran from the date of arrest for unlawful arrest and search; detention yields daily debts recoverable for the last three years.
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17 July 2026 |
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Joinder orders rescinded for defective service; condonation granted for non‑compliance with section 3 of the Institution of Legal Proceedings Act.
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17 July 2026 |
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Leave to appeal refused for lack of reasonable prospects against convictions and prescribed‑sentence life imprisonment.
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17 July 2026 |
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Whether substantial and compelling circumstances justified deviating from mandatory life imprisonment for a domestic-relationship murder.
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17 July 2026 |
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Court refused to enforce a post‑termination restraint absent written agreement or proof of implied/tacit/quasi‑mutual consent.
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17 July 2026 |
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Arrest under s40(1)(b) lawful where reasonable suspicion exists; detention until first appearance lawful absent supervening circumstances.
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17 July 2026 |
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Applicant failed to prove civil contempt; committal refused for lack of wilful and mala fide disobedience.
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15 July 2026 |
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Whether an oral R450,000 loan was proved and judgment granted where the respondent evaded service and failed to rebut documentary evidence.
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15 July 2026 |
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Whether an accused validly waived legal representation and whether absence of counsel rendered the trial unfair.
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14 July 2026 |
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High Court may grant bail pending appeal once leave to appeal is granted if the interests of justice permit.
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14 July 2026 |
Recent Legislation
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| Local Authority Notice 1260 of 2024 | 1 October 2026 | |
| Local Authority Notice 1260 of 2024 | 1 September 2026 | |
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Citizenship and Immigration
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Government Notice 7714 of 2026 | 17 July 2026 |
| Act 10 of 2026 | 16 July 2026 | |
| Act 3 of 2026 | 16 July 2026 | |
| Act 1 of 2026 | 13 July 2026 | |
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Human Rights
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Government Notice 7681 of 2026 | 10 July 2026 |
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Finance and Money
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Public administration
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8 July 2026 | |
| Act 9 of 2026 | 3 July 2026 | |
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Dispute Resolution and Mediation
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Environment, Climate and Wildlife
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Government Notice R740 of 2010 | 3 July 2026 |
Recent Gazettes
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