The Human Rights Law Index is a collection of international treaties and case law from African courts on topics relating to human rights. The case selection aims to provide a snapshot of human rights law in a country, as well as within the African Union. The index currently covers over 1000 documents.
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Make your selections from the choices on the left| Court | Title | Case citation (MNC) | Judgement Date | Summary |
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| High Court of South Africa Western Cape | S v Gouws (SS12/2005) [2005] ZAWCHC 120; (31 October 2005); | [2005] ZAWCHC 120 | 31 Oct 2005 | IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (KAAP DIE GOEIE HOOP PROVINSIALE AFDELING) SAAKNQMMER: SS.12/... |
| High Court of South Africa Western Cape | S v Grosch and Others (SS.377/2004) [2005] ZAWCHC 121; (09 September 2005); | [2005] ZAWCHC 121 | 09 Sep 2005 | IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (KAAP DIE GOEIE HOOP PROVINSIALE AFDELING) SAAKNOMMER: SS.377... |
| High Court of South Africa Western Cape | S v Fortune (SS40/2005) [2005] ZAWCHC 122; (26 April 2005); | [2005] ZAWCHC 122 | 26 Apr 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (WESTERN CAPE HIGH COURT. CAPE TOWN) CASE NUMBER: SS40/2005 DATE... |
| High Court of South Africa Western Cape | Pienaar v Pienaar and Another (8713/2003) [2005] ZAWCHC 123; (01 January 2005); | [2005] ZAWCHC 123 | 01 Jan 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (CAPE OF GOOD HOPE PROVINSIAL DIVISION) CASE NO: 8713/2003 In... |
| High Court of South Africa Western Cape | Lawrence v S (SS18/2005) [2005] ZAWCHC 124; (05 December 2005); | [2005] ZAWCHC 124 | 05 Dec 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (WESTERN CAPE HIGH COURT, CAPE TOWN) CASE NUMBER: SS18/2005 PATE... |
| High Court of South Africa Western Cape | S v Adams (SS76/2005) [2005] ZAWCHC 125; (14 September 2005); | [2005] ZAWCHC 125 | 14 Sep 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (CAPE OF GOOD HOPE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) CASE NO: SS76/2005 DATE... |
| High Court of South Africa Western Cape | Van Heerden v S (A1071/2004) [2005] ZAWCHC 126; (02 December 2005); | [2005] ZAWCHC 126 | 02 Dec 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (WESTERN CAPE HIGH COURT, CAPE TOWN) CASE NUMBER: A1071/2004... |
| High Court of South Africa Western Cape | S v Lawrence (SS18/2005) [2005] ZAWCHC 127; (05 December 2005); | [2005] ZAWCHC 127 | 05 Dec 2005 | 8 SS18/2005 JUDGMENT IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (WESTERN CAPE HIGH COURT, CAPE TOWN) CASE... |
| High Court of South Africa Western Cape | S v Hartogh (SS183/2004) [2005] ZAWCHC 128; (23 May 2005); | [2005] ZAWCHC 128 | 23 May 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (WESTERN CAPE HIGH COURT, CAPE TOWN) CASE NO: SS1 83/2004 DATE:... |
| High Court of South Africa Western Cape | S v Trompetter (SS219/2005) [2005] ZAWCHC 129; (27 October 2005); | [2005] ZAWCHC 129 | 27 Oct 2005 | IN DIE HOE HOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (WES-KAAP HOE HOF, KAAPSTAP) SAAK NO: SS219/2005 DATUM: 27 OKTOBER... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Sesele v Matjhabeng Local Municipality and Others (3748/2004) [2005] ZAFSHC 1; (27 January 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 1 | 27 Jan 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Case Nr: 3748/2004 In... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Nedcor Bank Beperk v Rundle (3618/2001) [2005] ZAFSHC 2; (17 February 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 2 | 17 Feb 2005 | IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (ORANJE VRYSTAATSE PROVINSIALE AFDELING) Saak Nr.: 3618/2001... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | S v Morale (A27/03) [2005] ZAFSHC 3; (17 February 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 3 | 17 Feb 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) APPEAL NO. 27/2003 In... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | De Leeuw and Others v MEC for Local Government and Housing Free State and Others (3099/2004) [2005] ZAFSHC 4; (10 March 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 4 | 10 Mar 2005 | IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (ORANJE VRYSTAATSE PROVINSIALE AFDELING) Saak Nr.: 3099/2004... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Governing Body of Bopasetjhaba and Others v Premier of the Free State Province and Others (2238/2003) [2005] ZAFSHC 5; (17 March 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 5 | 17 Mar 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Case No.: 2238/2003 In... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Murray v Murray (R855/05) [2005] ZAFSHC 6; (18 August 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 6 | 18 Aug 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Review No.: 855/2005 In... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Cairns v Cairns (2499/2005) [2005] ZAFSHC 7; (19 August 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 7 | 19 Aug 2005 | IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (ORANJE VRYSTAATSE PROVINSIALE AFDELING) Saak Nr.: 2499/2005... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Caltex Oil South Africa (Pty) Ltd v Olivier (A241/04) [2005] ZAFSHC 8; (25 August 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 8 | 25 Aug 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Appeal No.: A241/2004 In... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | St Helena Primary School and Another v MEC: Department of Education, Free State Province and Another (891/2004) [2005] ZAFSHC 10; (15 September 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 10 | 15 Sep 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Case No.: 891/2004 In... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Copper Curve Investments CC t/a Naledi Private Test Station v Premier of the Free State and Another (2196/2005) [2005] ZAFSHC 12; (14 October 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 12 | 14 Oct 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Case No.: 2196/2005 In... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Absa Bank Beperk v Vrystaat Ontwikkelingskorporasie (3360/2005) [2005] ZAFSHC 13; (20 October 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 13 | 20 Oct 2005 | IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (ORANJE VRYSTAATSE PROVINSIALE AFDELING) Saak Nr.: 3360/2005... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | S v Moloi and Others (22/2005) [2005] ZAFSHC 14; (03 November 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 14 | 03 Nov 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Case No.: 22/2005 In the... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Oos Vrystaat Kaap Bedryf Beperk v Bester (3031/2005) [2005] ZAFSHC 15; (10 November 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 15 | 10 Nov 2005 | IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (ORANJE VRYSTAATSE PROVINSIALE AFDELING) Saak Nr.: 3031/2005... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Law Society of the Free State v Van den Berg and Another (3365/2005) [2005] ZAFSHC 16; (08 December 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 16 | 08 Dec 2005 | Law Society of the Free State v Van den Berg and Another (3365/2005) [2005] ZAFSHC 16 (8 December... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Scott v Hough (3001/2005) [2005] ZAFSHC 17; (18 August 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 17 | 18 Aug 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Case No.: 3001/2005 In... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Claassens v Sentraoes Beperk (3620/2000) [2005] ZAFSHC 18; (20 January 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 18 | 20 Jan 2005 | IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (ORANJE VRYSTAATSE PROVINSIALE AFDELING) Saak Nr.: 3620/2000... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | S v Moholo (562/3004) [2005] ZAFSHC 19; (20 January 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 19 | 20 Jan 2005 | IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (ORANJE VRYSTAATSE PROVINSIALE AFDELING) Hersiening Nr.: 562/... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Newstadt v H Amm (Pty) Limited (2328/2002) [2005] ZAFSHC 20; (20 January 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 20 | 20 Jan 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Case No.: 2328/2002 In... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Edbel Vyk (Pty) Ltd v South African Revenue Service (11244) [2005] ZAFSHC 21; (27 January 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 21 | 27 Jan 2005 | IN THE INCOME TAX COURT OF THE FREE STATE HELD IN BLOEMFONTEIN ON 11 OCTOBER 2004 Appeal No.:... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | du Plessis v du Plessis (4411/2004) [2005] ZAFSHC 22; (02 February 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 22 | 02 Feb 2005 | IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (ORANJE VRYSTAATSE PROVINSIALE AFDELING) Aansoek Nr.: 4411/... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Maartens v Le Roux NO (4325/2004) [2005] ZAFSHC 23; (10 February 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 23 | 10 Feb 2005 | IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (ORANJE VRYSTAATSE PROVINSIALE AFDELING) Aansoek Nr.: 4325/... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | S v Mngomezulu (1903/2004) [2005] ZAFSHC 24; (14 January 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 24 | 14 Jan 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Review No.: 1903/2004 In... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | King Consolidated Food Services (Pty) Ltd v Olympic Flame (Pty) Ltd (1100/2004) [2005] ZAFSHC 25; (17 February 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 25 | 17 Feb 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Case No.: 1100/2004 In... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Steenbergen and Others v Minister of Safety and Security (1071/2003_) [2005] ZAFSHC 26; (17 February 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 26 | 17 Feb 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Case No.: 1071/2003 In... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | S v Ramashilo (432/2002) [2005] ZAFSHC 27; (21 February 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 27 | 21 Feb 2005 | IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (ORANJE VRYSTAATSE PROVINSIALE AFDELING) Appèl Nr.: 432/2002... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | S v Mabunda (A521/2003) [2005] ZAFSHC 28; (21 February 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 28 | 21 Feb 2005 | IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (ORANJE VRYSTAATSE PROVINSIALE AFDELING) Appèl Nr.: A521/2003... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Lesotho National Life Assurance Company Limited v Standard Bank Unit Trusts Limited (770/2002_) [2005] ZAFSHC 29; (24 February 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 29 | 24 Feb 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Case No.: 770/2002 In... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Club Twelve v Rand Water Board; Rand Water Board v Johannes and Another (141/2003) [2005] ZAFSHC 30; (03 March 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 30 | 03 Mar 2005 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Case No: 141/2003 In... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Club Twelve v Rand Water Board; Rand Water Board v Johannes and Another (161/2003) [2005] ZAFSHC 31; (03 March 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 31 | 03 Mar 2005 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Case No.: 161/2004 In... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Verenigende Gereformeerde Kerk in Suider-Afrika (The Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa alias Uniting Church of SA) v Malebo and Another (A560/2003) [2005] ZAFSHC 32; (03 March 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 32 | 03 Mar 2005 | IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (ORANJE VRYSTAATSE PROVINSIALE AFDELING) Appèl Nr.: A560/2003... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Moroe v Absa Bank Limited t/a Bankfin (A62/2004) [2005] ZAFSHC 33; (03 March 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 33 | 03 Mar 2005 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Appeal No.: A62/2004... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | S v Madlala (239/2005) [2005] ZAFSHC 34; (10 March 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 34 | 10 Mar 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Review No.: 239/2005 In... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | S v Khonye (A1268/2004) [2005] ZAFSHC 36; (10 March 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 36 | 10 Mar 2005 | IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (ORANJE VRYSTAATSE PROVINSIALE AFDELING) Hersienings Nr.:... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Vergottini v Padongelukkefonds (937/2003) [2005] ZAFSHC 37; (10 March 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 37 | 10 Mar 2005 | IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (ORANJE VRYSTAATSE PROVINSIALE AFDELING) Saak Nr.: 937/2003... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Leburu v Lejweleputswa District Municipality and Others (445/2005) [2005] ZAFSHC 38; (17 March 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 38 | 17 Mar 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Appeal No.: 445/2005 In... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | S v Radebe (A197/2003) [2005] ZAFSHC 39; (21 April 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 39 | 21 Apr 2005 | IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (ORANJE VRYSTAATSE PROVINSIALE AFDELING) Appèl Nr. A197/2003... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | S v Mbatha (A240/2003) [2005] ZAFSHC 40; (28 April 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 40 | 28 Apr 2005 | IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (ORANJE VRYSTAATSE PROVINSIALE AFDELING) Appèl Nr.: A240/2003... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | S v Nyangwa (407/2005) [2005] ZAFSHC 41; (28 April 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 41 | 28 Apr 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Review No.: 407/2005 In... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | Mangaung Local Municipality v Occupiers of Land situated at Phase 3 of the Grasslands area, also known as Berman Square (3738/2003) [2005] ZAFSHC 42; (28 April 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 42 | 28 Apr 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Case No.: 3738/2004 In... |
| High Court of South Africa Free State Bloemfontein | S v Mokhele (2033/2005) [2005] ZAFSHC 44; (05 May 2005); | [2005] ZAFSHC 44 | 05 May 2005 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (ORANGE FREE STATE PROVINCIAL DIVISION) Review No.: 2033/2005 In... |