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19 July 2022 – Western Cape High Court rules Qolani eviction unlawful and unconstitutional

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For Immediate Release 19 July 2022 Western Cape High Court rules Qolani eviction unlawful and unconstitutional Cape Town — The Western Cape High Court has delivered judgment in the matter of South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and Others v The City of Cape Town and Others on Friday 15th July.  The Legal Resources Centre […]

19 May 2022 – Can a high court refuse to exercise concurrent jurisdiction?

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For Immediate Release 19 May 2022 Can a high court refuse to exercise concurrent jurisdiction? JOHANNESBURG — The Legal Resources Centre will be in the Constitutional Court this morning, on behalf of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), the appellant in South African Human Rights Commission v Standard Bank SA limited and Others. The […]

05 May 2022 – Amasango School heads to court over unimplemented 11-year-old court order

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For Immediate Release 5 May 2022 Amasango School heads to court over unimplemented 11-year-old court order MAKHANDA — The High Court in Makhanda has issued a rule nisi order for both the MEC for Education in the Eastern Cape and the Superintendent General of the Department of Education to appear before the court on 31 […]

06 April 2022 – Victorious Prudhoe land claim finally reaps some rewards

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For Immediate Release 06 April 2022 Victorious Prudhoe land claim finally reaps some rewards MAKHANDA — The LRC is pleased to confirm that on Thursday 31 March 2022, the Prudhoe Community took transfer and possession of the Fish River Properties which house the Fish River hotel and golf course.  This is an important milestone in […]