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• Western Cape High Court nullifies Cape Town’s fixed municipal tariffs following SAPOA legal challenge

  Published: Apr 30, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Western Cape High Court has ruled that the City of Cape Town’s practice of linking fixed charges for water, sanitation, and cleaning services to property values is unlawful. Th...

• Pretoria High Court Hears Arguments Over Legality of Andy Mothibi’s Appointment as NDPP

  Published: Mar 18, 2026

  Section: Africa

  President Cyril Ramaphosa’s legal team has urged the Pretoria High Court to dismiss a challenge against the appointment of Andy Mothibi as the National Director of Public Prosecuti...

• Western Cape High Court Challenges Constitutional Validity of Identity Protections in Criminal Procedure Act

  Published: Mar 4, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Freedom of expression advocates have argued in the Western Cape High Court that the Criminal Procedure Act's "blanket ban" on identifying accused persons before a plea is unconstit...