Administrative Law
26 laws
ABSA v Sweet
In the South African case of ABSA v Sweet, the court ruled that a bank's failure to disclose a material fact about …
Administrateur, Natal v Trust Bank van Africa Bpk
In the South African case of Administrateur, Natal v Trust Bank van Afrika Bpk, the court ruled that a bank's failure to …
Administrator, Cape, v Ntshwaqela
In the South African case of Administrator, Cape v Ntshwaqela, the court ruled that a person who is not a registered owner …
Africa/Johannesburg
Afrox Healthcare v Strydom
In the Afrox Healthcare v Strydom case, the South African Constitutional Court ruled that a hospital's refusal to provide medical treatment to …
AGS van Suid-Afrika v Capes
In the South African case of AGS van Suid-Afrika v Capes, the court ruled that a person who has been convicted of …
Alexkor v Richtersveld Community
In the Alexkor v Richtersveld Community case, the South African Constitutional Court ruled that the Richtersveld community, as the traditional owners of …
Alfred McAlpine v Transvaal Provincial Administration
In the South African case of Alfred McAlpine v Transvaal Provincial Administration, the court ruled that a foreign company can be held …
Angola–South Africa relations
South Africa and Angola have a complex and multifaceted relationship, with diplomatic ties established in 1976. The two countries cooperate on regional …
Argentina–South Africa relations
Argentina and South Africa have established diplomatic relations, with both countries cooperating on issues such as trade, education, and cultural exchange. They …
Aucamp v Morton
In Aucamp v Morton, the South African Constitutional Court ruled that the right to privacy is not absolute and can be limited …
foreign relations of South Africa during apartheid
Germany–South Africa relations
Germany and South Africa have established diplomatic relations, with the two countries engaging in economic, cultural, and political cooperation. The relationship between …
Gleneagles Agreement
The Gleneagles Agreement is a 1977 international agreement signed at the Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland, not South Africa. It was signed by …
Glen Grey Act
The Glen Grey Act is a 1894 South African law that aimed to encourage European settlement in the Cape Colony by redistributing …
law of South Africa
The legal system of South Africa is a mixed system that combines elements of civil law and common law, with the Constitution …
Mines and Works Act, 1911
The Mines and Works Act, 1911, is a South African law that regulates the health and safety of workers in mines and …
Parliament of South Africa
The Parliament of South Africa is the country's legislative body, responsible for making laws and holding the government accountable. It is a …
pass laws
In South Africa, the "pass law" referred to a system of legislation that required non-white South Africans to carry a document, known …
Population Registration Act, 1950
The Population Registration Act of 1950 was a South African apartheid law that required all citizens to be classified into one of …
Russia–South Africa relations
South Africa and Russia have established a strong bilateral relationship, with cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, and defense. The two …
Sand River Convention
The Sand River Convention is a 1852 treaty between the United Kingdom and the Boers, establishing the independence of the South African …
Separate Representation of Voters Act, 1951
The Separate Representation of Voters Act, 1951, was a South African apartheid law that prohibited Indian and coloured people from voting in …
South Africa Standard Time
South Africa Standard Time is the standard time observed in South Africa, which is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+2).
Suppression of Communism Act, 1950
The Suppression of Communism Act, 1950, is a South African law that prohibits the promotion of communism and restricts the activities of …
Treason Trial
The 1956 Treason Trial in South Africa involved the arrest of 156 people, including Nelson Mandela, who were accused of treason for …
Constitutional Law
3 laws
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1993
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1993, was a transitional constitution that served as the fundamental law of South Africa …
Republic of South Africa Constitution Act, 1961
The Republic of South Africa Constitution Act, 1961, was a foundational law that established South Africa as a republic and defined its …
Republic of South Africa Constitution Act, 1983
The Republic of South Africa Constitution Act, 1983, was a law that governed South Africa from 1984 to 1994. It established a …
Criminal Law
1 law
Human Rights Law
1 law
Immigration Law
7 laws
Botswana–South Africa border
The Botswana-South Africa border is an international border between South Africa and Botswana, separating the two countries. It stretches for approximately 1,840 …
Lesotho–South Africa border
The Lesotho-South Africa border is an international border that separates the countries of Lesotho and South Africa. It is approximately 909 kilometers …
Mozambique–South Africa border
The Mozambique-South Africa border is an international border between South Africa and Mozambique, two countries located in southern Africa. It stretches for …
Namibia–South Africa border
The Namibia-South Africa border is an international boundary that separates the countries of Namibia and South Africa. It stretches for approximately 967 …
South Africa–Eswatini border
The South Africa–Eswatini border is an international border between South Africa and Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland), separating the two countries. It …
South Africa–Zimbabwe border
The South Africa-Zimbabwe border is an international border between South Africa and Zimbabwe, two countries located in southern Africa. It is approximately …
visa policy of South Africa
To enter South Africa, most foreign nationals require a visa, which can be obtained through various categories, including work, study, and tourist …
Intellectual Property
3 laws
France–South Africa relations
France and South Africa have established diplomatic relations, with France being one of South Africa's key international partners. The two countries cooperate …
Japan–South Africa relations
Japan and South Africa established diplomatic relations in 1993, following the end of apartheid in South Africa. Since then, the two countries …
South Africa–Taiwan relations
South Africa and Taiwan have diplomatic relations, which allow for official communication and cooperation between the two countries. However, South Africa also …