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Why a Constitutional Court judgment seeking to promote gender equality has upset traditional leaders COMMENT | ANTHONY DIALA | A unanimous Constitutional Court ruling has sparked fierce controversy by affirming the right of South African men to adopt their wives’ surnames if they wish to. It emerged from a lawsuit against the …

SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | The witnesses so far in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga; adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** This matter resumes on Monday 29/9/25 after a long adjournment. It’s 22 witnesses in, and the prosecution is coming to the end of their witness list. Here is …

Johannesburg, South Africa | ALL AFRICA.COM | Activists and their opponents are set to face off in court this week as the Western Cape High Court hears legal arguments for a ruling on whether sex work should be decriminalised, reports EWN. The case brought by the Sex Workers Education and Advocacy …

UgandaVsMollyKatanga: Invisible Man Remains Invisible SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** A prosecution witness tells the court to ignore prosecution-provided video footage and trust his word instead. A legal equivalent of: “trust me, bro”! …

UgandaVsMollyKatanga: Pivotal State Witness Caught in Lies? SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** In future, this Molly Katanga case will be a rallying cry for feminists, especially on the domestic violence front and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has set Friday to deliver its ruling on a fresh bail application filed by opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and co-accused Obeid Lutale, who are seeking release on mandatory bail. The date was fixed by Justice Emmanuel Baguma of …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 99 percent of civil cases can be settled through mediation either in or out of court, according to Andrew Khaukha, the Executive Director of the Judicial Training Institute. He says resolving disputes through mediation is an effective strategy to reduce the backlog …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayiizi of Buganda Road Court has granted bail to Noah Mitala, popularly known as Noah Mutwe, after spending 60 days on remand. Mutwe faces charges of inciting violence and disseminating hate speech, allegedly targeting members of the First Family, including President …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Magistrate’s Court at Mwanga II has issued a final warning to six of the nine youths facing trial for allegedly defaming City Pastor Robert Kayanja, urging them to present their defense without further delay. On Tuesday, the group was expected to proceed with …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kasangati Chief Magistrates Court has committed former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka and her deputy, Engineer David Luyimbazi Ssali, to the High Court for trial on 57 charges relating to manslaughter and causing death or bodily harm through negligent …