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 | McDonald's Corporation v Joburgers Drive-Inn Restaurant (Pty) Ltd. and Another; McDonald's Corporation v Dax Prop CC and Another; McDonald's Corporation v Joburgers Drive-Inn Restaurant (Pty) Ltd. and Another (547/95) [1996] ZASCA 82; (27 August 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 82 | 27 Aug 1996 | Case No 547/95 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matters between: 1... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Prinsloo NO v Schoeman (672/94) [1996] ZASCA 83; (29 August 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 83 | 29 Aug 1996 | Saaknommer: 672/94 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA APP LAFDELING Insake Anna Maria Prinsloo... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Industrial & Commercial Factors (Pty) Ltd. v Attorneys Fidelity Fund Board of Control (690/94) [1996] ZASCA 84; (30 August 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 84 | 30 Aug 1996 | Case no: 690/94 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Barnard en Andere (50/96) [1996] ZASCA 85; (30 August 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 85 | 30 Aug 1996 | SAAKNOMMER: 50/96 NIE RAPPORTEERBAAR IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APP LAFDELING) In die... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Appolis (46/96) [1996] ZASCA 86; (02 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 86 | 02 Sep 1996 | Saak nr 46/96 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APP LAFDELING) In die saak tussen: THOMASONGA... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | National Unioin of Metalworkers of South Africa v Jumbo Products CC (474/94) [1996] ZASCA 87; (05 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 87 | 05 Sep 1996 | Case No 474/94 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Government of the Province of KwaZulu-Natal and Another v Ngwane (566/94) [1996] ZASCA 88; (09 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 88 | 09 Sep 1996 | Case No 566/94 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Standard General Insurance Co Ltd v Dugmore NO (498/95) [1996] ZASCA 89; (11 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 89 | 11 Sep 1996 | Reportable Case No 498/95 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Posthumus NO en 'n Ander (37/96) [1996] ZASCA 90; (12 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 90 | 12 Sep 1996 | Saak No 37/96 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APP LAFDELING) In die saak tussen: WILLEM... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Nel (40/96) [1996] ZASCA 91; (16 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 91 | 16 Sep 1996 | Saaknommer 40/96 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APP LAFDELING) In die saak tussen: RUBEN... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Singh v Santam Insurance Company Ltd. (106/95) [1996] ZASCA 92; (17 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 92 | 17 Sep 1996 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) CASE NO. 106/95 In the matter between... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Minister of Public Works and Land Affairs v Group Five Building Ltd. (681/94) [1996] ZASCA 93; (17 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 93 | 17 Sep 1996 | Case No 681/94 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Tshabalala (114/96) [1996] ZASCA 94; (17 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 94 | 17 Sep 1996 | SAAKNOMMER: 114/96 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APP LAFDELING) In die saak tussen: SEBUTA... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Nanto en 'n Ander (100/96) [1996] ZASCA 95; (17 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 95 | 17 Sep 1996 | Saak No 100/96 IH IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APP LAFDELING) In die saak tussen: SIPHWE... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Tshaka v Mokoena (523/94) [1996] ZASCA 96; (19 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 96 | 19 Sep 1996 | CASE NO: 523/94 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | City Council of Johannesburg v Television & Electrical Distributors (Pty) Ltd. and Another (371/93) [1996] ZASCA 97; (20 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 97 | 20 Sep 1996 | 371/93 /mb IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the appeal between CITY... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Kett v Afro Ventures (Pty) Ltd. and Another (2/95) [1996] ZASCA 98; (20 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 98 | 20 Sep 1996 | Case No 2/95 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Magoro and Others (2/96) [1996] ZASCA 99; (20 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 99 | 20 Sep 1996 | CASE NO 2/96 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) IN THE MATTER BETWEEN: 1... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Eerste Nasionale Bank van Suidelike Afrika Bpk. v Noordkaap Lewendehawe Kooperasie Bpk. (559/94) [1996] ZASCA 101; (20 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 101 | 20 Sep 1996 | Saak No 559/94 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APP è LAFDELING) In die saak tussen: EERSTE... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Commissioner for Inland Revenue v Sunnyside Centre (Pty) Ltd. (86/95) [1996] ZASCA 102; (20 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 102 | 20 Sep 1996 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) CASE NO. 86/95 In the matter between... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Golden China TV Game Centre and Others v Nintendo Co Ltd (55/94) [1996] ZASCA 103; (25 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 103 | 25 Sep 1996 | CASE NO: 55/94. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | South African Reserve Bank v Torwood Properties (Pty) Ltd (626/94) [1996] ZASCA 104; (25 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 104 | 25 Sep 1996 | CASE NO: 626/94 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Viljoen v Smith (47/95) [1996] ZASCA 105; (25 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 105 | 25 Sep 1996 | Saak No 47/95 IH IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APP LAFDELING) In die saak tussen: JACOBUS... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Young (620/95) [1996] ZASCA 106; (25 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 106 | 25 Sep 1996 | Saaknommer: 620/95 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APP LAFDELING) In die saak tussen: J L... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Hix Networking Technologies CC v System Publishers (Pty) Ltd. and Another (222/95) [1996] ZASCA 107; (25 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 107 | 25 Sep 1996 | CG CASE NUMBER: 222/95 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Nuclelar Fuels Corporation of SA (Pty) Ltd. v Orda Ag (412/94) [1996] ZASCA 108; (25 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 108 | 25 Sep 1996 | Case No 412/94 NUCLAER FUELS CORPORATION Appellant OF SA (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED v ORDA AG... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Majodina (391/94) [1996] ZASCA 109; (25 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 109 | 25 Sep 1996 | SAAKNOMMER: 391/94 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APP LAFDELING) In die saak tussen: SYDNEY... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Lewens-assuransiemaatskappy Bpk. v Louw & Collins Afslaers (Edms) Bpk. (733/94) [1996] ZASCA 110; (25 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 110 | 25 Sep 1996 | Saaknommer: 733/94 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA APP LAFDELING Insake die app l van: Suid-... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | SA Metal & Machinery Co (Pty) Ltd v Cape Town Iron & Steel Works (Pty) Ltd and Others (70/95) [1996] ZASCA 111; (26 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 111 | 26 Sep 1996 | Case No 70/95 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between SA... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Chain en 'n Ander v Standard Bank van Suid Afrika Bpk. h/a Stannic (190/95) [1996] ZASCA 112; (26 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 112 | 26 Sep 1996 | Saak nr 190/95 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APP LAFDELING) In die saak tussen: ZODAK... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Motor Racing Enterprises (Pty) Ltd. (in liquidation) v NPC (Electronics) Ltd. (197/95) [1996] ZASCA 113; (26 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 113 | 26 Sep 1996 | CASE NO 197/95 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Stanley (269/96) [1996] ZASCA 114; (27 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 114 | 27 Sep 1996 | Reportable Appe al No 269/96 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Cape Provincial Administration v Clifford Harris (Pty) Ltd. (458/94) [1996] ZASCA 115; (27 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 115 | 27 Sep 1996 | Case no: 458/94 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 Clayton obo Geanneret and Others (131/95) [1996] ZASCA 116; (27 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 116 | 27 Sep 1996 | Case No 131/95 /mb IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter of: THE... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Comfort Air Conditioning Company (Pty) Ltd. v Lebowa Development Corporation Ltd. (80/95) [1996] ZASCA 117; (27 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 117 | 27 Sep 1996 | SAAKNOMMER: 80/95 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APP LAFDELING) In die saak tussen: COMFORT... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Rand Mines (Mining & Services) Ltd v Commissioner for Inland Revenue (51/95) [1996] ZASCA 118; (27 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 118 | 27 Sep 1996 | CASE NO. 51/95 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Premier Hangers CC v Polyoak (Pty) Ltd (522/94) [1996] ZASCA 119; (27 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 119 | 27 Sep 1996 | CO CASE NUMBER: 522/94 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Chauke v Santam Ltd. (710/1994) [1996] ZASCA 120; (27 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 120 | 27 Sep 1996 | Reportable Appeal No 710/1994 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Malindi v Commercial Union Insurance Company Ltd. (103/95) [1996] ZASCA 121; (27 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 121 | 27 Sep 1996 | Reportable CASE NO 103/95 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Santam Insurance Company Ltd. v Fourie (113/95) [1996] ZASCA 122; (27 September 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 122 | 27 Sep 1996 | Case No 113/95 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Sappi Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd. v Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd. (210/95) [1996] ZASCA 123; (01 October 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 123 | 01 Oct 1996 | Case No 210/95 IH IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Du Plooy (123/96) [1996] ZASCA 124; (07 November 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 124 | 07 Nov 1996 | Saak nr 123/96 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APP LAFDELING) In die saak tussen: BENJAMIN... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Fundtrust (Pty) Ltd (in liquidation) v Van Deventer (365/95) [1996] ZASCA 125; (08 November 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 125 | 08 Nov 1996 | Case No 365/95 IH IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Daya (152/96) [1996] ZASCA 126; (12 November 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 126 | 12 Nov 1996 | Case No 152/96 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | McAlpine v McApline NO and Another (299/95) [1996] ZASCA 127; (12 November 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 127 | 12 Nov 1996 | Case No 299/95 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) In the appeal of: GILROY... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Elliott (138/96) [1996] ZASCA 128; (14 November 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 128 | 14 Nov 1996 | SAAKNOMMER: 138/96 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APP LAFDELING) In die saak tussen:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Zakade and Others (129/96) [1996] ZASCA 129; (18 November 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 129 | 18 Nov 1996 | Case No 129/96 HARRY BANNENG ZAKADE Firts Appellant SIMON SIPHIUE PETER Second... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Sithole (151/96) [1996] ZASCA 130; (21 November 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 130 | 21 Nov 1996 | NIE RAPPORTEERBAAR SAAKNOMMER: 151/96 IN DIE HOOGGEREGSHOF VAN SUID-AFRIKA (APP LAFDELING) In die... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Parker v Dorbyl Finance (Pty) Ltd and Another (338/95) [1996] ZASCA 131; (21 November 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 131 | 21 Nov 1996 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (APPELLATE DIVISION) CASE NO. 338/95 In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Dodd v Multilateral Motor Vehicle Accidents Fund (335/95) [1996] ZASCA 132; (21 November 1996); | [1996] ZASCA 132 | 21 Nov 1996 | Case no: 335/95 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA rAPPELLATE DIVISION) In the matter between:... |