Forensic Linguistics and Emoji Evidence in South African Law: A Contextual and Comparative Analysis

In an era defined by instantaneous digital communication, the evidentiary role of emojis has become an emergent issue of legal significance. South Africa, as a multilingual and culturally pluralistic society, must adapt to this communicative evolution. This article critically considers the interpretive and evidentiary challenges posed by emojis in South African legal proceedings, particularly within […]
Municipality Ordered to Cease Charging Refuse Removal Fees in Woodland Hills Estate in Bloemfontein: A Landmark Ruling on Local Government Powers and Township Proclamations

In a significant judgment handed down by the High Court, the legal boundaries between municipal service delivery and the enforceability of township establishment conditions have been clarified. The case, brought by the Hillandale Homeowners Association, trading as Woodland Hills Wildlife Estate Homeowners Association, against the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, centred on the right to render refuse […]