The High Courts
A high court has jurisdiction in its own area over all persons residing or present in that area. These courts hear matters that are of such a serious nature that the lower courts would not be competent to make an appropriate judgement or to impose a penalty. Except where a minimum or maximum sentence is prescribed by law, their penal jurisdiction is unlimited and includes handing down a sentence of life imprisonment in certain specified cases. Divorce matters are also heard in the High Court. Only the High court may award or amend guardianship of a minor child. For the Rules of court click here.
Court Judgements
South Africa: Eastern Cape High Court, Bisho
South Africa: Eastern Cape High Court, Grahamstown
South Africa: Eastern Cape High Court, Mthatha
South Africa: Eastern Cape High Court, Port Elizabeth
South Africa: Eastern Cape High Court, East London Local
South Africa: Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
South Africa: Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Durban
South Africa: Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Pietermaritzburg
South Africa: Northern Cape High Court, Kimberley
South Africa: North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
South Africa: North West High Court, Mafikeng
South Africa: South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
South Africa: Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
High Court Rolls Day Rolls South-Africa
