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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| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Santam Insurance Ltd v Booi (565/93) [1995] ZASCA 52; (18 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 52 | 18 May 1995 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA APPELLATE DIVISION In the matter between: SANTAM INSURANCE... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Cape Pacific Ltd v Lubner Controlling Investments (Pty) Ltd and Others (9/93) [1995] ZASCA 53; (19 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 53 | 19 May 1995 | CASE NO: 9/93 NvH CAPE PACIFIC LTD Appellant and LUBNER CONTROLLING INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD 1st... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Motsoeneng (77/92) [1995] ZASCA 54; (19 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 54 | 19 May 1995 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) CASE NO. 77/92 PINKIE MOTSOENENG... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Phokela en 'n Ander (367/94) [1995] ZASCA 55; (22 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 55 | 22 May 1995 | Saaknommer: 367/94 NvH IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRTKA (APPèLAFDELING) In die saak tussen:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v McCarthy (611/93) [1995] ZASCA 56; (23 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 56 | 23 May 1995 | Case No 611/93 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA APPELLATE DIVISION In the matter between: ANN... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Payen Components South Africa Ltd. v Bovic Gaskets CC and Others (448/93) [1995] ZASCA 57; (25 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 57 | 25 May 1995 | IT THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) CASE NO. 448/93 In the matter between... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Blair (428/94) [1995] ZASCA 58; (25 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 58 | 25 May 1995 | Case No 428/94. /MC IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Dube (272/94) [1995] ZASCA 59; (25 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 59 | 25 May 1995 | Saak nr 272/94 /MC IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APPèLAFDELING) In die saak tussen: ROBSON... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Mashego (446/94) [1995] ZASCA 60; (25 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 60 | 25 May 1995 | Saaknr 446/94 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APPèLAFDELING) In die saak tussen: THOMAS... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Theron v AA Life Assurance Association Ltd. (218/93) [1995] ZASCA 61; (25 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 61 | 25 May 1995 | Case No 218/93 /MC IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In die matter between... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Millman NO v Twiggs and Another (610/93) [1995] ZASCA 62; (26 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 62 | 26 May 1995 | CASE NO 610/93 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA APPELLATE DIVISION In the matter between... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Commercial Union Assurance Company of South Africa Ltd. v Kwazulu Finance and Investment Corporation and Another (414/93) [1995] ZASCA 63; (30 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 63 | 30 May 1995 | REPORTABLE CASE NO. 414/93 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Coopers & Lybrand and Others v Bryant (459/93) [1995] ZASCA 64; (30 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 64 | 30 May 1995 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA APPELLATE DIVISION In the matter between COOPERS &... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | First National Bank of SA Ltd v Quality Tyres 1970 (Pty) Ltd (434/1993) [1995] ZASCA 65; (30 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 65 | 30 May 1995 | LL Case No 434/1993 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA APPELLATE DIVISION In the matter between... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Capo (383/92) [1995] ZASCA 66; (30 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 66 | 30 May 1995 | CASE NO: 383/92 NvH IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Hendricks (455/94) [1995] ZASCA 67; (30 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 67 | 30 May 1995 | SAFLII Note: Certain personal/private details of parties or witnesses have been redacted from this... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Ngwenya (725/93) [1995] ZASCA 68; (30 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 68 | 30 May 1995 | Saaknommer 725/93 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APPèLAFDELING) In die saak tussen: ESAU... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Sentrachem Bpk. v Steenkamp (503/93) [1995] ZASCA 69; (30 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 69 | 30 May 1995 | Saaknommer: 503/93 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APPèLAFDELING) In die saak tussen:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | South African Commercial Catering and Allied Workers Union v OK Bazaars 1929 Ltd. (195/93) [1995] ZASCA 70; (30 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 70 | 30 May 1995 | Case Nr 195/93 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Baars v Scott (556/93) [1995] ZASCA 71; (31 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 71 | 31 May 1995 | SAFLII Note: Certain personal/private details of parties or witnesses have been redacted from this... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Namdeb Diamond Corporation (Pty) Ltd. v Bester NO and Others (144/93) [1995] ZASCA 72; (31 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 72 | 31 May 1995 | REPORTABLE CASE NO. 144/93 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Foley (269/94) [1995] ZASCA 73; (31 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 73 | 31 May 1995 | SAAKNOMMER: 269/94 /jvdm IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APPèLAFDELING) In die saak tussen:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Wellington Court Shareblock v City Council of Johannesburg, Agar Properties (Pty) Ltd v City of Johannesburg (704/93,705/93) [1995] ZASCA 74; (31 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 74 | 31 May 1995 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between: 704/93 WELLINGTON... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Woolfson's Import & Export Enterprises v Uxolo Farms t/a Spitzberg Ginger (677/93) [1995] ZASCA 75; (31 May 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 75 | 31 May 1995 | CG CASE NUMBER: 677/93 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Marcard Stein & Company v Port Marine Contractors (Pty) Ltd. and Others (533/94) [1995] ZASCA 76; (01 June 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 76 | 01 Jun 1995 | Case No 533/94 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the appeal of: MARCARD... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Jibiliza (212/93) [1995] ZASCA 77; (17 August 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 77 | 17 Aug 1995 | Case number 212/93 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Roman Roller CC and Another v Speedmark Holdings (Pty) Ltd. (502/93) [1995] ZASCA 78; (22 August 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 78 | 22 Aug 1995 | CASE NO 502/93 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | London Steam-Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association Ltd. v Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale and Others (725/1993) [1995] ZASCA 79; (24 August 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 79 | 24 Aug 1995 | Case No 725/1993 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Multilateral Motor Vehicle Accidents Fund v Radebe (621/93) [1995] ZASCA 80; (24 August 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 80 | 24 Aug 1995 | Case No 621/93 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Richards Bay Iron & Titanium (Pty) Ltd and Another v Commissioner for Inland Revenue (458/93) [1995] ZASCA 81; (24 August 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 81 | 24 Aug 1995 | CASE NO. 458/93 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Khan (468/93) [1995] ZASCA 82; (24 August 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 82 | 24 Aug 1995 | CASE NO: 468/93 N v H IN THE SUPREME C OURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Nel NO v Body Corporate of the Seaways Building and Another (45/94) [1995] ZASCA 83; (25 August 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 83 | 25 Aug 1995 | Case Nr 45/94 IN THE SUPREME COIRT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Alpha Bank Bpk. en Andere v Registrateur van Banke en Andere (389/94, 130/95) [1995] ZASCA 84; (28 August 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 84 | 28 Aug 1995 | RAPPORTEERBAAR SAAKNOMMER: 389/94 130/95 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APPèLAFDELING) IN... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Metu (324/94) [1995] ZASCA 85; (28 August 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 85 | 28 Aug 1995 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) CASE NO. 324/94 In the matter between: T... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Velcich and Others v Land En Landboubank van Suid-Afrika and Others (728/93) [1995] ZASCA 86; (31 August 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 86 | 31 Aug 1995 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA APPELLATE DIVISION Case no 728/93 In the matter between RALPH... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Ranta (580/93) [1995] ZASCA 87; (04 September 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 87 | 04 Sep 1995 | CG SAAKNOMMER: 580/93 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APPèLAFDELING) In die saak van: BOOI... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | President Insurance Company Ltd. v Nxele (612/93) [1995] ZASCA 88; (05 September 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 88 | 05 Sep 1995 | Case No 612/93 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA APPELLATE DIVISION In the matter between... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Ubisi (390/94) [1995] ZASCA 89; (07 September 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 89 | 07 Sep 1995 | CG SAAKNOMMER: 390/94 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APPèLAFDELING) In die saak van: CAIN... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Vokaendleleni (486/94) [1995] ZASCA 90; (08 September 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 90 | 08 Sep 1995 | Saak nr 486/94 /MC IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APPèLAFDELING) In die saak tussen: DANIEL... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Mthembu (576/94) [1995] ZASCA 91; (11 September 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 91 | 11 Sep 1995 | Case No 576/94 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Mbokane and Another v National Employers' General Insurance Company Ltd. and Another (280/93) [1995] ZASCA 92; (12 September 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 92 | 12 Sep 1995 | CASE NO: 280/93 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Hoogland Boerdery (Edms) Bpk v Coldcor (Edms) Bpk; Aswanestaal (Edms) Bpk v Hoogland Boerdery (Edms) Bpk (600/91) [1995] ZASCA 93; (14 September 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 93 | 14 Sep 1995 | Saak Nr 600/91 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APPèLAFDELING) In die saak tussen: *1... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v De Lange en 'n Ander (35/94) [1995] ZASCA 94; (14 September 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 94 | 14 Sep 1995 | Saak Nr 35/94 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APPèLAFDELING) In die saak tussen: JOHANNES... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Greeff (640/94) [1995] ZASCA 95; (14 September 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 95 | 14 Sep 1995 | Saak Nr 640/94 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APPèLAFDELING) In die saak tussen: ALFONSO... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Thomas en Andere (536/94) [1995] ZASCA 96; (14 September 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 96 | 14 Sep 1995 | NIE RAPPORTEERBAAR SAAKNOMMER: 536/94 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APPèLAFDELING) In die... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Van Wyk (618/94) [1995] ZASCA 97; (14 September 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 97 | 14 Sep 1995 | NIE RAPPORTEERBAAR SAAKNOMMER: 618/94 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APPèLAFDELING) In die... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Owner of MV Maritime Prosperity v Owner of MV Lash Atlantico (42/94) [1995] ZASCA 98; (15 September 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 98 | 15 Sep 1995 | CASE NO 42/94 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between: THE... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Swanepoel en 'n Ander (318/94) [1995] ZASCA 99; (15 September 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 99 | 15 Sep 1995 | Saaknommer 318/94 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APPèLAFDELING) In die saak tussen: WILLIE... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Bennett v Master of the Supreme Court (266/94) [1995] ZASCA 100; (18 September 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 100 | 18 Sep 1995 | Case No 266/94 /MC IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Cobam NV v Aegean Petroleum (UK) Ltd and Another (29/94) [1995] ZASCA 101; (19 September 1995); | [1995] ZASCA 101 | 19 Sep 1995 | Case No 29/94 /mb IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between... |