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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| High Court | Rex v Mthethwa and Others (77/2014) [2020] SZHC-10 (03 February 2022); | 03 Feb 2022 | Criminal law- murder- common purpose- novus actus interveniens- The accused persons who were... | |
| High Court | Alex and Sons Investments Pty Ltd vs Meter Mixed Concrete & 2 Others (4008/2021) [2022] SZHC 11 (02 February 2022); | 02 Feb 2022 | On the 1st December, 2021, the Applicant filed an urgent Application seeking an order on an... | |
| High Court | Rex vs Myeni & 2 Others (221/18) [2022] SZHC 09 (31 January 2022); | 31 Jan 2022 | The accused persons are charged with the crime of murder in that on the 1st May, 2016 and at or... | |
| High Court | Rex vs Motsa & 2 Others (286/20) [2022] SZHC 03 (31 January 2022); | 31 Jan 2022 | The accused persons, namely Mduduzi Motsa, Mxolisi Khumalo and Andile Khumalo have been charged... | |
| High Court | Rex v Mthethwa & 2 Others (77/2014) [2022]SZHC-10 (08 February 2022); | 08 Feb 2022 | The Accused were indicted for murder however were convicted of culpable homicide on the 03... | |
| High Court | Rex v Mtsetfwa & 2 Others (360/2019) SZHC 14 [2022] (04 February 2022); | 04 Feb 2022 | The three Accused were yesterday convicted on their pleas for various offences listed in the... | |
| Industrial Court of Appeal | Eswatini Civil Aviation Authority v Dlamini (13/2021) 13/2021) SZICA01 (09 February 2022); | 09 Feb 2022 | Procedure- urgent enrolment of appeals- requirements stated- substantive application under... | |
| Supreme Court | Nxumalo vs The Swazi Observer and Two Others (7/2018) [2022] SZSC 50 (17 February 2022); | 17 Feb 2022 | Defamation- liability of tlte media- false statements- wrong interpretation of words spoken by... | |
| Supreme Court | Teaching Service Commission and Another vs Tsabedze (61/2019) [2021] SZSC 48 (25 February 2022); | 25 Feb 2022 | Civil procedure – Application for leave to appeal against High Court Order upholding Rule 30... | |
| Supreme Court | Hlatshwako vs Commissioner General of the Correctional Services (067/2009) [2021] SZSC 40 (18 January 2022); | 18 Jan 2022 | Civil Procedure – Application for Review in terms of Section 148 (2) of the Constitution –... | |
| High Court | Magongo VS Star paint (pty) ltd (1136/2021) [2021] SZHC 30 (02 March 2022); | 02 Mar 2022 | Application to invoke section 152 of The... | |
| High Court | M & F Engineering (PTY) LTD v Hancy Construction (PTY) LTD (952/21) [2021] SZHC (34) (14 March 2022); | 14 Mar 2022 | Rule 30 Notice of bar instead of Defendant filing a plea as called upon to do so in the... | |
| High Court | Shongwe & four others v Dlamini & two others (137/2022) [2021] SZHC 33 (09 March 2022); | 09 Mar 2022 | Urgent application to interdict construction of a filling station on Swazi Nation Land-points in... | |
| Supreme Court | Nxumalo vs The Swazi Observer and Two Others (7/2018) [2022] SZSC 50 (14 March 2022); | 14 Mar 2022 | Defamation- liability of the media- false statements- wrong interpretation of words spoken by the... | |
| High Court | Yusuf Palm Beach vs Vilakati (539/20A) [2022] SZHC 32 (07 March 2022); | 07 Mar 2022 | The accused persons have been found guilty of Culpable Homicide in that upon or about the... | |
| High Court | Mamba & Another vs Makwenze Investments & 26 Others (3089/21) [2022] SZHC 31 (04 March 2022); | 04 Mar 2022 | On the 30th November, 2021, the Applicants filed a Notice of Motion on an exparte urgent... | |
| Supreme Court | The Swazi Observer Newspaper t/a The Observer on Saturday and other v Dlamini (13/2018) [2018] SZSC 51 (07 March 2022); | 07 Mar 2022 | Summary: Defamation- Statements contained in a newspaper- Whether statements defamatory- Test is... | |
| Supreme Court | Dlamini vs Thwala N.O. and Others (65/2016) [2022] SZSC 01 (17 March 2022); | 17 Mar 2022 | Appeal against a Judgment of the full Bench of the High Court – Matter had started in the High... | |
| High Court | Rex vs Dlamini (200/17) [2022] SZHC 35 (17 March 2022); | 17 Mar 2022 | Criminal Procedure-accused charged with murder-pleads not guilty-raises partial defence of... | |
| Supreme Court | Hlatshwalco vs Commissioner General of the Correctional Services (67/2009) [2021] SZSC 40 (18 January 2022); | 18 Jan 2022 | Civil Procedure- Application for Review in terms of Section 148 (2) of the Constitution-... | |
| Supreme Court | Inyatsi Construction Limited v Sunla Investments (Pty) Limited (400/2021) [2022] SZSC 02 (23 March 2022); | 23 Mar 2022 | Civil Appeal-defects in record of proceedings in High Court-of such a nature as to prevent proper... | |
| High Court | Exalto vs Royal Eswatini National Airways and Another (2258/2020) [2022] SZHC 40 (25 March 2022); | 25 Mar 2022 | Applicant is an employee of the First Respondent. Employer instituted disciplinary charges against... | |
| Supreme Court | Esperanza Investments v Florence Falabo Benett N.O. and Others (26/2021) [2021] SZSC 03 (28 March 2022); | 28 Mar 2022 | Review- lease- Renewal of lease with an option to review- issue whether or not the Supreme Court... | |
| High Court | SWAZILAND PROCUREMENT AGENCY V STEALTH SECURITY (PTY) LTD (1574/2016) SZHC (59) [04/04/2022] (04 April 2022); | 04 Apr 2022 | Civil procedure- At the close of the Plaintiff case, Defendant moved an application for absolution... | |
| High Court | PHAKAMA MAFUCULA (PTY) LTD V MAGONGO (115/2022) (115/2022) SZHC (54) (31 March 2022); | 31 Mar 2022 | Summary: Company law-civil law-points of law of urgency and failure to comply with the... | |
| High Court | Khumalo v. The King (306/2021) [2022] SZHC 51 (01 April 2022); | 01 Apr 2022 | CRIMINAL LAW- appeal on a conviction of rape- Evaluation of evidence led in Court {}; quo-did the... | |
| High Court | The King v Mavimbela (193/2019) [2022] SZHC 61 (07 April 2022); | 07 Apr 2022 | Criminal Procedure-accused charged with murder in furtherance of common purpose-first accused... | |
| Court of Appeal | Carolus and Others v Scully and Others ((SCA 39/2019) [2022] SCCA 1 (28 January 2022) (Arising in CS 09/2013) SCSC 422) [2022] SCCA 1 (28 January 2022); | 28 Jan 2022 | Dr. L. Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza: Tort-Fault. Burden of Proof- where in a civil dispute the court... | |
| Court of Appeal | Petrescu v Iliescu (MA 32/2021 (Arising in SCA22/2021)) [2022] SCCA 4 (31 January 2022); | 31 Jan 2022 | Application to amend Notice of Appeal. Leave to amend not sought. Counsel swears affidavit for... | |
| Court of Appeal | Jean-Baptiste v Padayachy (SCA 30 & 36/2019) [2021] SCCA 2 (Arising in CS 114/2017)) [2022] SCCA 2 (31 January 2022); | 31 Jan 2022 | Twomey, Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza JJA: Power of attorney- when null and void –sections 20, 70, 88, 89... | |
| Court of Appeal | Vijay Construction (Pty) Ltd v Eastern European Engineering Limited And Vijay Construction (Pty) Ltd v Eastern European Engineering (MA 24/2020 (Arising in SCA28/2020)) [2022] SCCA 5 (21 March 2022); | 21 Mar 2022 | Courts- setting aside of judgments- Supreme Court- jurisdiction- Article 125 of the Constitution-... | |
| High Court | Rex v. Kamoli and Others; In re: Recusal application by the Crown (CRI/T/0001/2018) [2022] LSHC 1 (26 January 2022); | [2022] LSHC 1 | 26 Jan 2022 | Search Summary: Recusal application- prosecutor absenting himself from court proceedings without... |
| High Court | Katsane V Makintane (CIV/T/34/2019) [2022]LSHC 01 (07 February 2022); | [2022]LSHC 01 | 07 Feb 2022 | Flynote: Delict and Tort Law Motor Vehicle Accident Search Summary: JUDGMENT Summary Claim for... |
| High Court | Pitsi V The Commander Lesotho Defence Force (CIV/T/395/2021) [2022]LSHC 02 (21 February 2022); | [2022]LSHC 02 | 21 Feb 2022 | Flynote: Actions and applications Search Summary: RULING Condonation application- For failure... |
| High Court Commercial Division | Makeka V Africa Media Holdings (CCA/0085/2021) [2022]LSHC 03 (09 February 2022); | [2022]LSHC 03 | 09 Feb 2022 | Flynote: Actions and applications Costs Search Summary: Summary Ex parte application – applicant... |
| High Court Commercial Division | Leloli Trading (PTY) LTd v Mafeteng District Council (CCA/0075/2021) [2022]LSHC 04 (09 February 2022); | [2022]LSHC 04 | 09 Feb 2022 | Flynote: Interim Interdict Search Summary: SUMMARY: Interim Interdict: requirements discussed –... |
| High Court Commercial Division | Makgothi V AUCOR Lesotho (CCT/0326/2021) [2022]LSHC 05 (12 February 2022); | [2022]LSHC 05 | 12 Feb 2022 | Flynote: Public Officer Search Summary: SUMMARY Proceedings against Government – It is... |
| High Court Commercial Division | Nothern Investment Holdings (PTY) Ltd V The Town Clerk Maputsoe Urban Council (CCA/0015/2022) [2022]LSHC 06 (22 February 2022); | [2022]LSHC 06 | 22 Feb 2022 | Flynote: Jurisdiction Search Summary: SUMMARY: Jurisdiction – Commercial Court established to... |
| High Court | Rex V Ralee (CRI/T/0050/2015) [2022]LSHC 07 (17 February 2022); | [2022]LSHC 07 | 17 Feb 2022 | Flynote: Criminal law Search Summary: SUMMARY CRIMINAL LAW: Murder- Accused charged with two... |
| High Court Commercial Division | Lemphane Diamond Mine V Minister of Mining (CCA/0016/2022) [2022]LSHC 08 (25 February 2022); | [2022]LSHC 08 | 25 Feb 2022 | Flynote: Actions and applications Search Summary: SUMMARY: Application – Application to suspend... |
| High Court Constitutional Division | Lephoto v The Directorate of Corruption and Economic Offences (Const. No. 11/2017) [2022]LSHC 09 (17 March 2022); | [2022]LSHC 09 | 17 Mar 2022 | Flynote: Constitutional Law Constitutional Interpretation Search Summary... |
| High Court Commercial Division | Motloli Catering V LSP/WBHO Joint Venture (CCA/0025/2020) [2022]LSHC 10 (17 March 2022); | [2022]LSHC 10 | 17 Mar 2022 | Flynote: Actions and applications Search Summary: SUMMARY CIVIL PRACTICE: Applicant... |
| High Court Commercial Division | Puma Energy Lesotho (PTY) LTd V Russell (CIV/A/30/2021) [2022] LSHC 12 (17 March 2022); | [2022] LSHC 12 | 17 Mar 2022 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: SUMMARY CIVIL PRACTICE: Appeal against the decision... |
| Environment and Land Court at Narok | Mau Resort Limited v Narok County Government [2021] eKLR (Cause 181 of 2017); (05 January 2022); | 05 Jan 2022 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/225712 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT... | |
| Employment and Labour Relations Court at Nairobi | Amos Kioko Musyoka & 7 others v Cmc Motors Group Limited [2021] eKLR (Cause 1953 of 2016); (03 January 2022); | 03 Jan 2022 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/225793 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR... | |
| Business Premises Rent Tribunal | Mobil Energy Limited v Greenspan Mall Limited [2021] eKLR (Tribunal Case E367 of 2021 (Nairobi)); (08 January 2022); | 08 Jan 2022 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/225875 REPUBLIC OF KENYA BUSINESS PREMISES RENT TRIBUNAL AT... | |
| Employment and Labour Relations Court at Nairobi | Martin Mwangi v Protocol Solutions Limited [2022] eKLR (Cause 2509 of 2016); (04 January 2022); | 04 Jan 2022 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/225879 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR... | |
| High Court at Siaya | Kennedy Omolo Anjejo v CEO, National Hospital Insurance Fund Board & 3 others [2022] eKLR (Constitutional Petition 9 of 2021); (05 January 2022); | 05 Jan 2022 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/225991 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| High Court at Siaya | Evans Otieno Ongango & another v Republic [2021] eKLR (Criminal Revision 1 of 2022); (07 January 2022); | 07 Jan 2022 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/226055 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... | |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Republic v Public Procurement Administrative Review Board & 2 others Ex parteRays Stima Services Limited; Contralinks Solutions & Services Limited (Interested Party) [2022] eKLR (Miscellaneous Judicial Review Application E167 of 2021); (03 January 2022); | 03 Jan 2022 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/226118 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |