From landmark Constitutional Court rulings to frontline media litigation
Coverage of the firm’s landmark matters in the South African press.
Rupert Candy Attorneys secured a landmark court order compelling Meta Platforms to remove child-protection content — the first time South African courts successfully asserted jurisdiction over Meta. The matter was led by Director Rupert Candy and featured in the Sunday Times.
In a landmark Equality Court ruling, the gratuitous display of the apartheid-era flag was declared in law to constitute hate speech. Rupert Candy Attorneys acted in this matter, which made history in South African constitutional and equality law.
A selection of recent matters argued before the Constitutional Court and High Courts of South Africa.
Constitutional Court of South Africa — CCT 13/20
A unanimous Constitutional Court ruling clarifying the definition of hate speech under the Equality Act. The Court found that the word “hurtful” in section 10(1) was unconstitutional to the extent that it lowered the threshold for hate speech — setting a new precedent for freedom of expression and equality in South Africa.
Constitutional Court · Hate Speech · Equality Act
Gauteng Division, Johannesburg
Urgent proceedings compelling Meta Platforms to remove harmful content from its platforms in the interest of child protection — the first South African court order successfully asserted against Meta. A precedent-setting matter in digital law and the protection of minors online.
High Court · Digital Law · Child Protection · Meta Platforms
Awards and partnerships earned across our years of practice.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team of the Year · 2019
Winner
Class of 2025
Finalist · 2019 – 2025
Anti-Racism Award 2025
Presented to Rupert Candy
Legacy Partner
Ongoing