Judicial own goal a serious setback

The past few weeks have not been a happy time for the judiciary. None of these developments is of the judiciary's making.

If the government fails to deliver, judges are obliged to act

President Jacob Zuma certainly caught the attention of legal and political commentators when he addressed a judicial conference.

Syria looks forward to a time past

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal in January Syria's President said his main objective was to address his people's "closed mindedness".

Constitutional watchdog sounds warning

SA is on the "verge" of joining dysfunctional states as the effects of corruption debilitate all spheres of life, a constitutional watchdog says.

Cabinet lifeline for EC schools

For the first time since 1994, national government has invoked legislation and taken over the running of a provincial education department.

New Bill makes Icasa a tool of government

The Icasa Amendment Bill is an attempt by the department of communications to bring Icasa directly under its control, says Kate Skinner.

Prosecuting Zuma 'unconstitutional', says lawyer

President Jacob Zuma's lawyer has urged the high court in Pretoria to dismiss a bid to have the president prosecuted as it would be unconstitutional.

'Constitution does not solve problems in themselves'

The Constitution was not a "miracle law" and should not be used to solve problems that we cannot solve ourselves, Professor Steven Friedman said.

ANC: Pardons are president's prerogative

The African National Congress (ANC) had not discussed presidential pardons with President Jacob Zuma, it said on Sunday.

SARB says independence entrenched in Constitution

Responding to union calls for its nationalisation, the SA Reserve Bank pointed out that its independence was entrenched in the Constitution.

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