Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court of South Africa, located in Braamfontein, Johannesburg , is the guardian of the constitution and human rights. It reviews laws on conformity with the constitution. The court consists of 11 judges.
Constitutional Court of South Africa
Supreme Courts (Highest Instance)
The Supreme Court of Appeal, located in Bloemfontein is the highest judicial instance on general jurisdiction. It can hear and decide an appeal against any decision of a High Court. Decisions of the Supreme Court of Appeal are binding on all lower courts
Supreme Court of Appeal South Africa
Appellate Courts
The High Courts are the appellate court for the magistrates courts Decisions of the High Courts are binding on Magistrates' Courts within their areas. A decision of a High Court in one division is not binding on another, but in practice has strong persuasive force. At the moment there are 10 high courts in South Africa The High Court divisions have jurisdiction over all matters in their geographical area, but they usually only hear civil matters involving more than Rand 100,000, and serious criminal cases. Circuit Courts are also part of the High Court. They are sit at least twice a year, moving around to serve more rural areas. They can be contacted through the High Court
High Courts
High Court of Kwa-Zulu Natal (Pietermartizburg)
High Court of Transkei (Umtata)
High Court of Bophuthatswana (Mmabatho)
High Court of Cape Town (Cape of Good Hope)
High Court of Ciskei (Bisho)
High Court of Durban local Division (Durban)
High Court of Eastern Cape (Grahamstown)
High Court of Northern Cape (Kimberly)
High Court of Orange Free State (Bloemfontein)
High Court of South Eastern Cape local Division (Port Elizabeth)
High Court of Transvaal (Pretoria)
High Court of Venda (Thohoyandou)
High Court of Witwatersrand local Division (Johannesburg)
First Instance Courts
Magistrates Courts
Minor Courts Justices of the Peace
Small Claims Courts have jurisdiction to hear any civil matter involving less than Rand 3000
Small Claims Courts
Labor Appellate Courts
Labor Appeal Court
Labor Courts
Labor Court
Other Courts
Competition Tribunal
Divorce Courts
Land Claims Court
Special Income Tax Courts
The Water Tribunal
Jurisprudence (Case Law)
Decisions of Eastern Cape Division of the High Court of South Africa
Decisions of the Constitutional Court of South Africa
High Court Judgements (Competition)
Judgements of Labour Appeal Court
Judgements of Labour Appeal Court
Judgements of Labour Courts
Judgements of Labour Courts
Judgements of the High Court of Kwa-Zulu Natal (Pietermartizburg)
Judgements of the High Court of Ciskei (Bisho)
Judgements of the High Court of Durban local Division (Durban)
Judgements of the High Court of Eastern Cape (Grahamstown)
Judgements of the High Court of Northern Cape (Kimberly)
Judgements of the High Court of Orange Free State (Bloemfontein)
Judgements of the High Court of South Eastern Cape local Division (Port Elizabeth)
Judgements of the High Court of Transvaal (Pretoria)
Judgements of the High Court of Venda (Thohoyandou)
Judgments of the High Court of Transkei (Umtata)
Land Claims Court (saflii)
Supreme Court of Appeal Decisions
Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa Decisions (saflii)
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