South Africa, I am sad to say, has become very litigious.  This is not the first time this has happened.  That said, I am going to be very interested to see how this unfolds.  The matter is going to the Constitutional Court - the country's apex court.  

And on your last two points:  I cannot disagree.  Both seem to be world wide phenomena.

Have a good week.

PS.  Sorry about the cricket.  Not. ;)