Category Archives: Press Releases

MAKHANDA — The High Court in Makhanda has ruled this morning that Shell’s exploration right to conduct seismic surveys on the Wild Coast of South Africa was granted unlawfully and therefore set it aside. This judgment, written by Judge President Mbenenge, is a monumental victory for the planet, won by Wild Coast communities. The court […]

For Immediate Release 24 August 2022 Supreme Court of Appeal dismisses Ingonyama Trust Board application for leave to appeal BLOEMFONTEIN — The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed the application for leave to appeal lodged by the Ingonyama Trust and the Ingonyama Trust Board on the grounds that there are no reasonable prospects of success. […]

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 […]

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 […]