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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| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Take & Save Trading CC and Others v The Standard Bank of SA Ltd (21/2003) [2004] ZASCA 1; (27 February 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 1 | 27 Feb 2004 | Last Updated: 11 August 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case No 21/2003 In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Smit v Scania South Africa (Pty) Ltd (621/02) [2004] ZASCA 2; (27 February 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 2 | 27 Feb 2004 | Last Updated: 11 August 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case No 621/02 THINUS... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service v SA Silicone Products (Pty) Ltd (358/02) [2004] ZASCA 3; (05 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 3 | 05 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 11 August 2004 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case no: 358/02 In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Denel (Pty) Ltd v Vorster (13/2003) [2004] ZASCA 4; (05 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 4 | 05 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 11 August 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA CASE NO: 13/2003 In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Matlare v S (441/2003) [2004] ZASCA 5; (11 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 5 | 11 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 11 August 2004 DIE HOOGSTE HOF VAN APPÈL VAN SUID-AFRIKA Saaknommer: 441/2003 In die... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Road Accident Fund v Vogel (113/03) [2004] ZASCA 6; (11 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 6 | 11 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 11 August 2004 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA CASE NO: 113/03 In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Director-General:Department of Trade and Industry and Another v Shurlock International (Pty) Ltd (236/03) [2004] ZASCA 7; (25 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 7 | 25 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 11 August 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case number: 236/03 In... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Man Truck & Bus (SA) (Pty) Ltd v Dorbyl Ltd. t/a Dorbyl Transport Products and Busaf (38/03) [2004] ZASCA 8; (25 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 8 | 25 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 11 August 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case number: 38/03 In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Metcash Trading Ltd v Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation of Africa Ltd (96/2003) [2004] ZASCA 9; (25 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 9 | 25 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 11 August 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case No 96/2003 METCASH... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Msunduzi Municipality v Member of The Executive Council of Kwazulu-Natal Province For Housing and Another (168/2003) [2004] ZASCA 10; (23 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 10 | 23 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 11 August 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case number: 168/2003 In... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Santam Bpk. v Biddulph (105/2003) [2004] ZASCA 11; (23 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 11 | 23 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 11 August 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA CASE NO. 105/2003 In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Madzivhandila and Others v Madzivhandila and Another (584/2002) [2004] ZASCA 12; (24 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 12 | 24 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 11 August 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA CASE NO: 584/2002 In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Abrams v Allie NO and Others (114/03) [2004] ZASCA 13; (26 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 13 | 26 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case no: 114/03 In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Impala Water Users Association v Lourens NO and Others (087/2003) [2004] ZASCA 15; (26 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 15 | 26 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 11 August 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case number: 087/2003 In... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | ABSA Bank Ltd v Burmeister and Others (647/02) [2004] ZASCA 16; (26 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 16 | 26 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 11 August 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case no: 647/02 In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Meeg Bank Ltd v Waymark and Others (103/03) [2004] ZASCA 17; (26 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 17 | 26 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 24 August 2004 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case number: 103/03 In... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Premier Van Die Gautengse Provinsiale Regering v Myburgh (644/02) [2004] ZASCA 18; (29 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 18 | 29 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 24 August 2004 DIE HOOGSTE HOF VAN APPÈL VAN SUID-AFRIKA Saaknommer: 644/02 In die... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Pretoria East Builders CC and Another v Basson (574/02) [2004] ZASCA 19; (29 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 19 | 29 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case No 574/02 In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Unitrans Freight (Pty) Ltd v Santam Ltd (86/03) [2004] ZASCA 20; (29 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 20 | 29 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA CASE NO: 86/2003 In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Bullock NO and Others v Provincial Government of North West Province and Another (44/03) [2004] ZASCA 21; (30 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 21 | 30 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case number: 44/03 In... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | FirstRand Bank Ltd. v Nedbank (Swaziland) Ltd. (01/03) [2004] ZASCA 22; (30 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 22 | 30 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case no: 01/03 In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Road Accident Fund v Shabangu and Another (75/03) [2004] ZASCA 23; (30 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 23 | 30 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case number: 75/03 In... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Transnet Ltd v Sechaba Photoscan (Pty) Ltd (98/03) [2004] ZASCA 24; (01 April 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 24 | 01 Apr 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA CASE NO 98/03 In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Powell NO and Others v Van der Merwe and Others (503/2002) [2004] ZASCA 25; (01 April 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 25 | 01 Apr 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case no: 503/2002 In... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Nel and Another v Master of the High Court Eastern Cape and Others (A9/03) [2004] ZASCA 26; (01 April 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 26 | 01 Apr 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA CASE NO: A9/03 In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Ikea Trading und Design AG v BOE Bank Ltd (77/2003) [2004] ZASCA 27; (01 April 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 27 | 01 Apr 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA CASE NO: 77/2003 In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Fourie NO and Others v Edeling NO and Others (522/2003) [2004] ZASCA 28; (01 April 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 28 | 01 Apr 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case no: 522/2003 In... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Ferreira and Others (245/03) [2004] ZASCA 29; (01 April 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 29 | 01 Apr 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA CASE NO 245/03 In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Commissioner for the South African Revenue Services v Megs Investments (Pty) Ltd and Another (034/03) [2004] ZASCA 30; (31 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 30 | 31 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case No 034/03 In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Soil Fumigation Services Lowveld CC v Chemfit Technical Products (Pty) Ltd (680/2002) [2004] ZASCA 31; (31 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 31 | 31 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 7 December 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case number: 680/2002 In... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Ndamase v Functions 4 All (100/2003) [2004] ZASCA 32; (30 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 32 | 30 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case No 100/2003... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Juglal NO and Another v Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd t/a OK Franchise Division (634/02) [2004] ZASCA 33; (31 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 33 | 31 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case no: 634/02 In... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Govender and Others (254/03) [2004] ZASCA 34; (31 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 34 | 31 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case Number: 254 /... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Standard General Insurance Company Ltd v Commissioner for Customs and Excise (622/02) [2004] ZASCA 35; (31 March 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 35 | 31 Mar 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case No: 622/02 In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | National Director of Public Prosecutions v R O Cook Properties (Pty) Ltd (260/03) [2004] ZASCA 36; (13 May 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 36 | 13 May 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Cases 260/03, 666/02... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | National Director of Public Prosecutions v 37 Gillespie Street Durban (Pty) Ltd and Another (666/02) [2004] ZASCA 37; (13 May 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 37 | 13 May 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Cases 260/03, 666/02... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | National Director of Public Prosecutions v Seevnarayan (111/03) [2004] ZASCA 38; (13 May 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 38 | 13 May 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Cases 260/03, 666/02... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Road Accident Fund v Mbendera and Others (209/03) [2004] ZASCA 39; (17 May 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 39 | 17 May 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA CASE NO: 209/03 In the... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Welch v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (23/2003) [2004] ZASCA 40; (21 May 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 40 | 21 May 2004 | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA CASE NO: 23/2003 In the matter between: ESTATE R F... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Vermeulen (347/2003) [2004] ZASCA 41; (24 May 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 41 | 24 May 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA CASE NO: 347/2003 In... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Adendorff (344/03) [2004] ZASCA 42; (25 May 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 42 | 25 May 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case no: 344/03 In... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | De Jongh v Du Pisanie (220/2003) [2004] ZASCA 43; (25 May 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 43 | 25 May 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 DIE HOOGSTE HOF VAN APPÈL VAN SUID-AFRIKA Saaknommer: 220/2003 In... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd v Koekemoer and Others (73/03) [2004] ZASCA 44; (27 May 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 44 | 27 May 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case number: 73/03... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Jaipal (593/02) [2004] ZASCA 45; (27 May 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 45 | 27 May 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case number 593/02... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Modder East Squatters and Another v Modderklip Boerdery (Pty) Ltd, President of the Republic of South Africa and Others v Modderklip Boerdery (Pty) Ltd (187/03, 213/03) [2004] ZASCA 47; (27 May 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 47 | 27 May 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case Nos 187/03 and... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | Oudekraal Estates (Pty) Ltd v City of Cape Town and Others (41/2003) [2004] ZASCA 48; (28 May 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 48 | 28 May 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA REPORTABLE CASE NO... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Karolia (337/2003) [2004] ZASCA 49; (28 May 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 49 | 28 May 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA CASE NO. 337/2003 In... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | MEC for Department of Public Works (Eastern Cape) v Faltein (217/03) [2004] ZASCA 50; (28 May 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 50 | 28 May 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case number: 217/03 In... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | S v Botha (318/03) [2004] ZASCA 51; (28 May 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 51 | 28 May 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case Number: 318 /... |
| Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa | FJS Painting CC v ABSA Bank Ltd (83/03) [2004] ZASCA 52; (28 May 2004); | [2004] ZASCA 52 | 28 May 2004 | Last Updated: 4 September 2004 THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Case no: 83/03 In the... |