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South Africa: High Court

The High Court divisions have jurisdiction over defined geographical areas in which they are situated, and the decisions of the High Courts are binding on magistrate’s courts within their areas of jurisdiction. A decision of a High Court in one division is not binding on another, but in practice has strong persuasive force. Currently, there are 10 provincial divisions: the Cape of Good Hope; Eastern Cape; Northern Cape; Free State; Kwa-Zulu Natal; Transvaal; Transkei; Ciskei; Venda and North-West; and three local divisions: the Witwatersrand Local Division, the Durban and Coast Local Division and South-eastern Cape Division. For more information on the High Court, please see http://www.info.gov.za/aboutgovt/justice/courts.htm. Website: www.justice.gov.za/about/sa-courts.html
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Abdul Shabani Akanakimana v. The Chairperson of the Standing Committee for Refugee Affairs and others

18 February 2015 | Judicial Body: South Africa: High Court | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Manifestly unfounded / Clearly abusive claims - Refugee status determination (RSD) / Asylum procedures - Rule of law / Due process / Procedural fairness | Countries: Burundi - South Africa

Harerimana v. the Chairperson of the Refugee Appeal Board and Others

11 December 2013 | Judicial Body: South Africa: High Court | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): 1969 OAU Convention - Country of origin information (COI) - Evidence (including age and language assessments / medico-legal reports) - Rule of law / Due process / Procedural fairness | Countries: Burundi - South Africa

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