A farmer’s application to evict the adult children of farmworkers employed on his farm Hammansdans outside Wellington in the Western Cape was dismissed by Judge Zeenat Carelse in the Land Claims Court on 13 April 2021.
Ashraf Mahomed, who represented the workers, said the judgment was a landmark ruling which in essence protected the rights of children and the right to family life.
Absolom van Wyk, one of the oldest farmworkers on Hammandans farm, said had he been evicted, he would have had nowhere to go. (Photo: Vincent Cruywagen)
The application was brought before the court by First Realty (Krugersdorp) (Pty) Ltd. The farm and company have been owned by farmer Chris Hamman since 2011. The eviction sought was in terms of the Extension of Security of Tenure Act, 62 of 1997.
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The five picks for Supreme Court of Appeal vacancies
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Johannesburg - The Judicial Service Commission has chosen candidates to fill five vacant positions at the Supreme Court of Appeal.
The JSC concluded interviews with 11 candidates on Wednesday night. Three women and two men made the final list.
The High Court judges selected to serve in various divisions across the country are Gauteng Judge Zeenat Carelse, Pretoria Judge Wendy Hughes, Eastern Cape Judge Nolwazi Penelope Mabindla-Boqwana, KZN Judge Trevor Richard Gorven and Gauteng Judge Selewe Peter Mothle.
The JSC will submit the names to President Cyril Ramaphosa who will appoint the candidates.
JSC unveils choices for SCA judicial posts Updated
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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has unveiled its choice of judges to fill five vacant posts at the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein.
The announcement was made on Thursday following the much-publicised interview sessions for the roles at the SCA and the Constitutional Court this week.
The JSC’s five choices for the SCA are Judges Zeenat Carelse, Trevor Gorven, Wendy Hughes, Nolwazi Mabindla Boqwana, and Selewe Mothle. Overall, 11 judges were in the running for the coveted posts.
These names will now be referred to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
JSC recommends 3 women and 2 men to under construction Supreme Court of Appeal Tania Broughton > By Tania Broughton - 15 April 2021 - 12:55 The Judicial Service Commission has revealed the names of five people who will be appointed to the Supreme Court of Appeal. Stock photo. Image: 123RF/EVGENYI LASTOCHKIN
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended the appointment of three women and two men to the Supreme Court of Appeal, a court which its president Mandisa Maya has said is “under construction”.
The successful candidates are judges Zeenat Carelse, Wendy Hughes, Nolwazi Mabindla-Boqwana, Trevor Gorven and Selewe Mothle.
They were among 11 candidates interviewed this week for the five positions.
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