Tag: litigation

Save the Wild Coast: Court adjourned, judgment reserved

By Natural Justice On the second and final day of the legal challenge against Shell and Impact Africa, the Gqeberha High Court heard respondents’ arguments following yesterday’s arguments from the 1st- 9th Applicants shared by Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi SC and Advocate Nick Ferreira.

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Court orders tribal authority to act democratically:Traditional leadership can be compatible with democracy and the Constitution

Do traditional leaders have to consult with their community before litigating on their behalf? On 9 March 2018, a Mahikeng High Court judgment answered this question: yes, they do.

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