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 | S v Kyriacou (535/2000) [2001] ZASCA 1; (15 January 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 1 | 15 Jan 2001 | IN DIE HOOGSTE HOF VAN APPÈL VAN SUID-AFRIKA Saaknommer: 535/2000 In die saak tussen: SAVVAS... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Middelberg v Prokureursorde van Transvaal (565/98) [2001] ZASCA 2; (22 February 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 2 | 22 Feb 2001 | RAPPORTEERBAAR Saaknommer: 565/98 IN DIE HOOGSTE HOF VAN APPèL VAN SUID-AFRIKA In die saak tussen... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Naude en Andere v Heatlie en Andere (180/99) [2001] ZASCA 3; (23 February 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 3 | 23 Feb 2001 | SAAKNR: 180/99 In die saak tussen: PIETER STEPHANUS NAUDE EersteAppellant PIETER STEPHANUS NAUDE N... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Monsanto Company v MDB Animal Health (Pty) Ltd (formerly MD Biologics CC) (467/99) [2001] ZASCA 4; (26 February 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 4 | 26 Feb 2001 | Reportable Case No 467/99 In the matter between: MONSANTO COMPANY Appellant and MDB ANIMAL HEALTH... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Van Niekerk (107/2000) [2001] ZASCA 5; (28 February 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 5 | 28 Feb 2001 | REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case number: 107/2000 In... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | EBN Trading (Pty) Ltd v Commissioner for Customs and Excise and Another (653/98) [2001] ZASCA 6; (02 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 6 | 02 Mar 2001 | CASE NO.653/98 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA In the matter between EBN Trading (... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Thompson v South African Broadcasting Corporation (622/98) [2001] ZASCA 7; (08 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 7 | 08 Mar 2001 | Reportable Case No: 622/98 In the matter between: DESMOND JAMES THOMPSON Applicant and SOUTH... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Cassiem (261/2000) [2001] ZASCA 8; (08 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 8 | 08 Mar 2001 | REPORTABLE Case number: 261/2000 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | De Freitas and Another v Society of Advocates of Natal and Another (120/99) [2001] ZASCA 9; (09 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 9 | 09 Mar 2001 | The Republic of South Africa THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL reportable Case no: 120/99 In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Commissioner for Inland Revenue v Van der Merwe and Others (249/99) [2001] ZASCA 10; (09 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 10 | 09 Mar 2001 | The Republic of South Africa THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL reportable Case no: 249/99 In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Michael and Another v Linksfield Park Clinic (Pty) Ltd and Another (1) (361/98) [2001] ZASCA 12; (13 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 12 | 13 Mar 2001 | Case No: 361/98 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA REPORTABLE In the matter of:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Nach Investments (Pty) Ltd v Knight Frank South Africa (Pty) Ltd (54/99) [2001] ZASCA 13; (16 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 13 | 16 Mar 2001 | The Republic of South Africa THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL reportable case no:54/99 In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | McCarthy Retail Ltd v Shortdistance Carriers CC (110/99) [2001] ZASCA 14; (16 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 14 | 16 Mar 2001 | CASE NO.110/99 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA In the matter between McCarthy... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | National Brands Ltd v Blue Lion Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd (228/99) [2001] ZASCA 17; (16 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 17 | 16 Mar 2001 | THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL reportable case no: 228/99 In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Cowbell AG v ICS Holdings Ltd (250/99) [2001] ZASCA 18; (16 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 18 | 16 Mar 2001 | THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Reportable Case No. 250/99 In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Smith v Smith (112/2000) [2001] ZASCA 19; (16 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 19 | 16 Mar 2001 | REPORTABLE IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case No 112/2000 In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Nortje and Another v Minister of Correctional Services and Others (213/99) [2001] ZASCA 20; (16 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 20 | 16 Mar 2001 | DIE REPUBLIEK VAN SUID-AFRIKA Saak no: 213/99 IN DIE HOOGSTE HOF VAN APPéL IN SUID-AFRIKA... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Makhudu v Director of Public Prosecutions (135/2000) [2001] ZASCA 21; (16 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 21 | 16 Mar 2001 | REPORTABLE Case number: 135/2000 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Minister of Safety and Security and Another v Hamilton (6/99, 95/99) [2001] ZASCA 22; (19 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 22 | 19 Mar 2001 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA REPORTABLE CASE NOS: 6/99 95/99 In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Comshipco Shiffahrtsagentur GmbH v Commissioner for South African Revenue Service (472/98) [2001] ZASCA 24; (19 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 24 | 19 Mar 2001 | The Republic of South Africa THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL reportable case no: 472/98 In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Dhlamini v Loock and Another (676/98) [2001] ZASCA 26; (19 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 26 | 19 Mar 2001 | REPORTABLE CASE NO: 676/98 In the matter between: THEMBA WILLIAM DHLAMINI Appellant and COENRAAD T... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Minister of Safety and Security and Another v Hamilton (3) (6/99) [2001] ZASCA 27; (19 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 27 | 19 Mar 2001 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case number: 6/99 95/99 In the matter between: THE... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Cape Explosive Works Ltd and Another v Denel (Pty) Ltd and Others (60/99) [2001] ZASCA 28; (19 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 28 | 19 Mar 2001 | reportable case no: 60/99 In the matter between: CAPE EXPLOSIVE WORKS LIMITED 1 st Appellant AECI... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Minister of Safety and Security and Another v Hamilton (4) (95/99) [2001] ZASCA 29; (19 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 29 | 19 Mar 2001 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case number: 6/99 95/99 In the matter between: THE... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Malgas (117/2000) [2001] ZASCA 30; (19 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 30 | 19 Mar 2001 | REPORTABLE THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case No: 117/2000 In the matter between... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Poswa v Member of the Executive Council Responsible for Economic Affairs Environment and Tourism (175/99) [2001] ZASCA 31; (22 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 31 | 22 Mar 2001 | CASE NO.175/99 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA In the matter between Vuyo Poswa... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Rentreag Marketing (Pty) Ltd and Others v Commissioner of Customs and Excise (344/99) [2001] ZASCA 32; (22 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 32 | 22 Mar 2001 | REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA REPORTABLE Case number:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Smith v Mukheibir and Others (286/99) [2001] ZASCA 33; (23 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 33 | 23 Mar 2001 | REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA REPORTABLE Case number:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Den Norske Bank ASA v Madsen CV (139/99) [2001] ZASCA 34; (23 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 34 | 23 Mar 2001 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case No 139/99 REPORTABLE In the matter of THE mv “... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Mayne v Main (182/99) [2001] ZASCA 35; (23 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 35 | 23 Mar 2001 | REPORTABLE Case number: 182/99 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Seeff Commercial and Industrial Properties (Pty) Ltd v Silberman (304 / 98) [2001] ZASCA 36; (26 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 36 | 26 Mar 2001 | REPORTABLE Case Number: 304 / 98 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | First National Bank of Southern Africa Ltd v Perry NO and Others (100/99) [2001] ZASCA 37; (26 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 37 | 26 Mar 2001 | CASE NO.100/99 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA In the matter between First National... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Mutual and Federal Insurance Company v Day (278/99) [2001] ZASCA 38; (26 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 38 | 26 Mar 2001 | Reportable Case No: 278/99 In the matter between: MUTUAL AND FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY APPELLANT... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | National Gambling Board v Free State Gambling Board and Others (68/2000) [2001] ZASCA 39; (26 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 39 | 26 Mar 2001 | THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Reportable Case No.68/2000 In the matter between: THE... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Fatyi (180/2000) [2001] ZASCA 40; (26 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 40 | 26 Mar 2001 | REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA REPORTABLE SACR Case... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Khumalo v Potgieter (177/99) [2001] ZASCA 41; (26 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 41 | 26 Mar 2001 | REPORTABLE Case Number: 177 / 99 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Rautenbach (186/99) [2001] ZASCA 42; (26 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 42 | 26 Mar 2001 | RAPPORTEERBAAR Saaknommer: 186 / 99 IN DIE HOOGSTE HOF VAN APPÈL VAN SUID-AFRIKA In die appèl van... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Khambule and Others (79/99) [2001] ZASCA 43; (26 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 43 | 26 Mar 2001 | RAPPORTEERBAAR Saaknommer: 79 / 99 IN DIE HOOGSTE HOF VAN APPÈL VAN SUID-AFRIKA In die appèl van... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery Ltd v Apostolos Vlachos t/a Liquor Den (117/99) [2001] ZASCA 44; (27 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 44 | 27 Mar 2001 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case number: 117/99 In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Messina Associated Carriers v Kleinhaus (122/99) [2001] ZASCA 46; (27 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 46 | 27 Mar 2001 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case No 122/99 REPORTABLE MESSINA ASSOCIATED... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Barnard NO v Regspersoon Van Aminie Pro Admin Eiendomsbestuur en 'n Ander (417/99) [2001] ZASCA 47; (27 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 47 | 27 Mar 2001 | Saak no: 417/99 IN DIE HOOGSTE HOF VAN APPéL IN SUID-AFRIKA RAPPORTEERBAAR In die saak van: C H J... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Gerber v Voorsitter: Komitee oor Amnestie van die Kommissie vir Waarheid en Versoening (21/99) [2001] ZASCA 48; (27 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 48 | 27 Mar 2001 | Saak No: 21/99 IN DIE HOOGSTE HOF VAN APPéL IN SUID-AFRIKA RAPPORTEERBAAR In die saak: HENDRIK... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Government Employees' Pension Fund v Strydom (271/2000) [2001] ZASCA 49; (27 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 49 | 27 Mar 2001 | REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL Reportable Case No: 271/2000 In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Mosehla v Sancor Ltd (52/99) [2001] ZASCA 50; (27 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 50 | 27 Mar 2001 | IN DIE HOOGSTE HOF VAN APPÈL VAN SUID-AFRIKA Saaknommer: 52/99 In die saak tussen: JOHN MOSEHLA... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Olitzki Property Holdings v State Tender Board and Another (698/98) [2001] ZASCA 51; (28 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 51 | 28 Mar 2001 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA REPORTABLE CASE NO: 698/98 In the matter between:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Food and Allied Workers Union and Others v Scandia Delicatessen CC and Another (276/99) [2001] ZASCA 52; (29 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 52 | 29 Mar 2001 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case number 276/99 Reportable In the matter of FOOD... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Vermeulen v Goose Valley Investments (Pty) Ltd (121/99) [2001] ZASCA 53; (29 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 53 | 29 Mar 2001 | REPORTABLE THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case No: 121/99 In the matter between... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Sager v Smith (185/99) [2001] ZASCA 54; (29 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 54 | 29 Mar 2001 | REPORTABLE Case number: 185/99 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA In the matter... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Michael and Another v Linksfield Park Clinic (Pty) Ltd and Another (2) (361/98) [2001] ZASCA 55; (30 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 55 | 30 Mar 2001 | Case No: 361/98 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA REPORTABLE In the matter of:... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Cape Metropolitan Council v Metro Inspection Services Western Cape CC and Others (10/99) [2001] ZASCA 56; (30 March 2001); | [2001] ZASCA 56 | 30 Mar 2001 | Reportable Case No: 10/99 In the matter between: THE CAPE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Appellant and METRO... |