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 Northern Cape Kimberley | S v Hans (KS 60/02) [2008] ZANCHC 40; (12 September 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 40 | 12 Sep 2008 | Reportable: Yes / No Circulate to Judges: Yes / No Circulate to Magistrates: Yes / No IN THE HIGH... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Khan v Immigration officer: Kimberly Region, Department of Home Affairs (1226/2008) [2008] ZANCHC 41; (19 September 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 41 | 19 Sep 2008 | Reportable: Yes / No Circulate to Judges: Yes / No Circulate to Magistrates: Yes / No IN THE HIGH... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Saamwerk Soutwerke (Edms) Bpk v Sans Cuici Agri (Edms) Bpk (1176/2008) [2008] ZANCHC 42; (19 September 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 42 | 19 Sep 2008 | Verslagwaardig: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer aan Regters: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer aan Landdroste: Ja / Nee IN DIE... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Dopp NO v MEC Health, Northern Cape (799/06) [2008] ZANCHC 43; (22 September 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 43 | 22 Sep 2008 | 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (Northern Cape Division) Case no: 799/06 Date heard: 2008-09-... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Marais v Van Deventer NO and Others (1671/07) [2008] ZANCHC 44; (26 September 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 44 | 26 Sep 2008 | Verslagwaardig: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer aan Regters: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer aan Landdroste: Ja / Nee IN DIE... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | S v Van Staden (105/2007) [2008] ZANCHC 45; (28 March 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 45 | 28 Mar 2008 | Reportable: YES / NO Circulate to Judges: YES / NO Circulate to Magistrates: YES / NO Circulate to... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Polonyfis v Provincial Commissioner: SAPS: NC and Others (245/2008) [2008] ZANCHC 46; (25 April 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 46 | 25 Apr 2008 | Reportable: YES / NO Circulate to Judges: YES / NO Circulate to Magistrates: YES / NO Circulate to... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | ABSA Bank Limited v Wernich (665/2004) [2008] ZANCHC 47; (23 May 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 47 | 23 May 2008 | Reportable: YES / NO Circulate to Judges: YES / NO Circulate to Magistrates: YES / NO Circulate to... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | S v Abrahams (24/08) [2008] ZANCHC 48; (04 June 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 48 | 04 Jun 2008 | R apporteerbaar: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Regters: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Landdroste: Ja / Nee... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Molehane v Tuzi Trade CC and Another (59/2008) [2008] ZANCHC 49; (06 June 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 49 | 06 Jun 2008 | Reportable: YES / NO Circulate to Judges: YES / NO Circulate to Magistrates: YES / NO Circulate to... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Conradie and Another v Master of the High Court: Kimberly and Others (1260/2006) [2008] ZANCHC 50; (13 June 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 50 | 13 Jun 2008 | Reportable: YES / NO Circulate to Judges: YES / NO Circulate to Magistrates: YES / NO Circulate to... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Nel v Kotze (52/2008) [2008] ZANCHC 51; (20 June 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 51 | 20 Jun 2008 | R apporteerbaar: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Regters: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Landdroste: Ja / Nee... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | S v Oos (20/2008) [2008] ZANCHC 52; (27 June 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 52 | 27 Jun 2008 | Reportable: YES / NO Circulate to Judges: YES / NO Circulate to Magistrates: YES / NO Circulate to... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | S v Coetzee (CA&R 21/2008) [2008] ZANCHC 53; (27 June 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 53 | 27 Jun 2008 | R apporteerbaar: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Regters: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Landdroste: Ja / Nee... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Tiger Consumer Brands Limited v Steyn and Others (1236/2007) [2008] ZANCHC 54; (04 July 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 54 | 04 Jul 2008 | Reportable: YES / NO Circulate to Judges: YES / NO Circulate to Magistrates: YES / NO Circulate to... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | S v Zontolla (CA&R 34/2008) [2008] ZANCHC 55; (15 August 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 55 | 15 Aug 2008 | R apporteerbaar: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Regters: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Landdroste: Ja / Nee... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Ditshetelo v Moshaweng Local Municipality and Others (1001/2008) [2008] ZANCHC 56; (15 August 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 56 | 15 Aug 2008 | Reportable: YES / NO Circulate to Judges: YES / NO Circulate to Magistrates: YES / NO Circulate to... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | S v Grond (CA&R 126/2007) [2008] ZANCHC 57; (05 September 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 57 | 05 Sep 2008 | Reportable: YES / NO Circulate to Judges: YES / NO Circulate to Magistrates: YES / NO Circulate to... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Nomvete v Road Accident Fund (CA&R 120/2007) [2008] ZANCHC 58; (19 September 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 58 | 19 Sep 2008 | Reportable: YES / NO Circulate to Judges: YES / NO Circulate to Magistrates: YES / NO Circulate to... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Henderson and Others v Streeklanddros: Noord Kaap and Another (1332/2007) [2008] ZANCHC 59; (10 October 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 59 | 10 Oct 2008 | R apporteerbaar: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Regters: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Landdroste: Ja / Nee... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Saamwerk Soutwerke (Edms) Bpk v Sans Cuici Agri (Edms) Bpk (1176/2008) [2008] ZANCHC 60; (31 October 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 60 | 31 Oct 2008 | Verslagwaardig: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer aan Regters: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer aan Landdroste: Ja / Nee IN DIE... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Kuruman Hotel CC v Liquor Board, Northern Cape Province and Others (656/07) [2008] ZANCHC 61; (07 November 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 61 | 07 Nov 2008 | Reportable: Yes / No Circulate to Judges: Yes / No Circulate to Magistrates: Yes / No IN THE HIGH... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | S v Visagie (04/07) [2008] ZANCHC 62; (07 November 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 62 | 07 Nov 2008 | Reportable: Yes / No Circulate to Judges: Yes / No Circulate to Magistrates: Yes / No IN THE HIGH... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Carevest 25 BK v Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika, Kimberley (1271/08) [2008] ZANCHC 63; (14 November 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 63 | 14 Nov 2008 | Verslagwaardig: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer aan Regters: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer aan Landdroste: Ja / Nee IN DIE... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | S v Seeikoei (CA&R 57/2008) [2008] ZANCHC 64; (14 October 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 64 | 14 Oct 2008 | R apporteerbaar: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Regters: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Landdroste: Ja / Nee... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Erf 254 Kuruman (Edms) Bpk v Williams (26/2008) [2008] ZANCHC 65; (24 October 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 65 | 24 Oct 2008 | R apporteerbaar: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Regters: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Landdroste: Ja / Nee... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Afgri Bedryfs Beperk v Heyns NO and Others (901/2005) [2008] ZANCHC 66; (31 October 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 66 | 31 Oct 2008 | R apporteerbaar: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Regters: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Landdroste: Ja / Nee... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | S v Lottering (45/2004) [2008] ZANCHC 67; (07 November 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 67 | 07 Nov 2008 | R apporteerbaar: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Regters: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Landdroste: Ja / Nee... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | S v Kampi (53/2003) [2008] ZANCHC 68; (07 November 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 68 | 07 Nov 2008 | R apporteerbaar: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Regters: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Landdroste: Ja / Nee... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | S v Gaboatlhole (103/2005) [2008] ZANCHC 69; (07 November 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 69 | 07 Nov 2008 | Reportable: YES / NO Circulate to Judges: YES / NO Circulate to Magistrates: YES / NO Circulate to... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Van den Heever NO v Van der Walt (864/2008) [2008] ZANCHC 70; (14 November 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 70 | 14 Nov 2008 | R apporteerbaar: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Regters: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Landdroste: Ja / Nee... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | S v Witbooi (CA&R 63/2008) [2008] ZANCHC 71; (14 November 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 71 | 14 Nov 2008 | R apporteerbaar: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Regters: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Landdroste: Ja / Nee... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | S v Lombard (CA&R 125/05) [2008] ZANCHC 72; (12 December 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 72 | 12 Dec 2008 | Reportable: Yes / No Circulate to Judges: Yes / No Circulate to Magistrates: Yes / No IN THE HIGH... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Actaris South Africa (Pty) Ltd v Sol Plaatje Municipality and Another (1357/2007) [2008] ZANCHC 73; (12 December 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 73 | 12 Dec 2008 | Reportable: YES / NO Circulate to Judges: YES / NO Circulate to Magistrates: YES / NO Circulate to... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Mweza v Member of the Executive Council Department of Social Services and Population Development (Northern Cape), Barense v Member of the Executive Council Department of Social Services and Population Development (Northern Cape) (367/06, 368/06) [2008] ZA | [2008] ZANCHC 74 | 12 Dec 2008 | Reportable: Yes / No Circulate to Judges: Yes / No Circulate to Magistrates: Yes / No IN THE HIGH... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | AMSA SA (Edms) Bpk v Frabert BK (1425/08) [2008] ZANCHC 75; (12 December 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 75 | 12 Dec 2008 | Reportable: Yes / No Circulate to Judges: Yes / No Circulate to Magistrates: Yes / No IN DIE... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Saamwerk Soutwerke (Edms) Bpk v SA Soutwerke (Edms) Bpk and Others (1507/2008) [2008] ZANCHC 76; (12 December 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 76 | 12 Dec 2008 | Verslagwaardig: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer aan Regters: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer aan Landdroste: Ja / Nee IN DIE... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Tauris Garden Trading 500 CC v Khara Hais Municipality (1595/2008) [2008] ZANCHC 77; (15 December 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 77 | 15 Dec 2008 | Reportable: Yes / No Circulate to Judges: Yes / No Circulate to Magistrates: Yes / No IN THE HIGH... |
| High Court of South Africa Northern Cape Kimberley | Van der Westhuizen and Another v Minister van Veiligheid & Sekuriteit and Another (721/2007) [2008] ZANCHC 78; (19 December 2008); | [2008] ZANCHC 78 | 19 Dec 2008 | R apporteerbaar: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Regters: Ja / Nee Sirkuleer onder Landdroste: Ja / Nee... |
| Labour Court of South Africa | Public Servants Association o.b.o Khanya v Commission For Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others (P170/05) [2008] ZALC 1; (09 January 2008); | [2008] ZALC 1 | 09 Jan 2008 | IN THE LABOUR COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA HELD AT PORT ELIZABETH Case Number: P 170/05 In the matter... |
| Labour Court of South Africa | Sibiya v Arivia.Kom (Pty) Ltd (JS 684/06) [2008] ZALC 2; (09 January 2008); | [2008] ZALC 2 | 09 Jan 2008 | IN THE LABOUR COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA HELD AT JOHANNESBURG JS 684/06 In the matter between: MARY... |
| Labour Court of South Africa | Mkhwanazi v Moodley N.O and Others (JR 2038/02) [2008] ZALC 3; (23 January 2008); | [2008] ZALC 3 | 23 Jan 2008 | IN THE LABOUR COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA HELD IN JOHANNESBURG Case Number: JR 2038/02 In the matter... |
| Labour Court of South Africa | Ster Kinekor Films (Pty) Ltd v Maseko and Others (JR 1068/02) [2008] ZALC 4; (24 January 2008); | [2008] ZALC 4 | 24 Jan 2008 | IN THE LABOUR COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA HELD IN JOHANNESBURG Case Number: JR 1068/02 In the matter... |
| Labour Court of South Africa | South African Clothing and Textile Worker's Union and Another v CADEMA Industries (Pty) Ltd (C 277/05) [2008] ZALC 5; (24 January 2008); | [2008] ZALC 5 | 24 Jan 2008 | IN THE LABOUR COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA HELD IN CAPE TOWN CASE NO: C 277/05 In the matter between:... |
| Labour Court of South Africa | Bezuidenhout v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others (C 746/06) [2008] ZALC 6; (24 January 2008); | [2008] ZALC 6 | 24 Jan 2008 | IN THE LABOUR COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA HELD AT CAPE TOWN Case Number: C 746/06 In the matter between... |
| Labour Court of South Africa | South African Police Services v Safety and Security Sectorial Bargaining Council and Others (P377\03) [2008] ZALC 7; (07 February 2008); | [2008] ZALC 7 | 07 Feb 2008 | 5 IN THE LABOUR COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA HELD IN PORT ELIZABETH CASE NO: P377\03 In the matter... |
| Labour Court of South Africa | Douglas and Others v Gauteng MEC of Health (JS 736/06) [2008] ZALC 8; (12 February 2008); | [2008] ZALC 8 | 12 Feb 2008 | IN THE LABOUR COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA HELD AT JOHANNESBURG CASE NO: JS 736/06 In the matter between... |
| Labour Court of South Africa | Goodyear SA (Pty) Ltd v Bargaining Council for the and Manufacturing Industry and Others (P174/05) [2008] ZALC 9; (11 January 2008); | [2008] ZALC 9 | 11 Jan 2008 | IN THE LABOUR COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA HELD AT PORT ELIZABETH Case No: P174/05 In the matter between... |
| Labour Court of South Africa | NEHAWU and Others v Commission For Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others (C459/04) [2008] ZALC 10; (15 January 2008); | [2008] ZALC 10 | 15 Jan 2008 | IN THE LABOUR COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA HELD AT CAPE TOWN CASE NO. C459/04 IN THE MATTER BETWEEN:-... |
| Labour Court of South Africa | Zonesteinn v Steinhoff southern Cape Proprietary Limited t/a Woodline Timbers (C229/2006) [2008] ZALC 11; (15 January 2008); | [2008] ZALC 11 | 15 Jan 2008 | IN THE LABOUR COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA HELD AT CAPE TOWN CASE NO. C229/2006 IN THE MATTER BETWEEN:-... |