Media Statement 30 June 2020 The LRC welcomes Supreme Court of Appeal’s dismissal of Public Protector’s application for leave to appeal in Vrede Dairy Project matter Yesterday, the Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed the Public Protector’s application for leave to appeal the 2019 Pretoria High Court ruling which reviewed and set aside her report on […]
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11 June 2020 – Press Release: The LRC welcomes Constitutional Court ruling on electoral act
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Media Statement 11 June 2020 The LRC welcomes Constitutional Court ruling on electoral act The Constitutional Court has declared certain sections of the Electoral Act invalid and unconstitutional, in so far as they limit the rights of individuals to contest national and provincial elections. The appeal was brought before the court by New Nation Movement, […]
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City of Cape Town v SAHRC and others hearing 10 June 2020 Judgement reserved in Strandfontein matter The Legal Resources Centre represented the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and 10 other respondents against an interdict brought by the City of Cape Town, yesterday. The City’s interdict sought to restrict the South African Human Rights […]
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19 May 2020: Media Release: The Legal Resources Centre challenges City of Cape Town’s unlawful demolition of homes in Kommitjie Township, Ocean View
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19 May 2020 The Legal Resources Centre challenges City of Cape Town’s unlawful demolition of homes in Kommitjie Township, Ocean View The Legal Resources Centre has been approached for legal assistance and intervention by five residents from Ocean View whose homes were demolished by the law enforcement division of the City of Cape Town, on […]