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More calls to send secrecy Bill to ConCourt

More calls to send secrecy Bill to ConCourt

27 Apr 2013 07:09 - Sapa
The SA Catholics Bishops' Conference a has joined calls for President Jacob Zuma to refer the controversial Bill to the Constitutional Court.
President appoints Madlanga to ConCourt

President appoints Madlanga to ConCourt

15 Apr 2013 16:33 - Niren Tolsi
The presidency has announced that advocate Mbuyiseli Madlanga has been appointed to the Constitutional Court of South Africa.
ConCourt dismisses appeal for 17 school closures in W Cape

ConCourt dismisses appeal for 17 school closures in W Cape

13 Apr 2013 07:15 - Sapa
The Constitutional Court has refused Western Cape education MEC Donald Grant leave to appeal a decision to keep 17 schools in the province open.
Deny land to claimants 'as last resort'

Deny land to claimants 'as last resort'

05 Apr 2013 00:00 - Niren Tolsi
Concourt overturns earlier judgments, saying that non-restitution must be the exception not the rule.
Traditional law denies rights

Traditional law denies rights

28 Mar 2013 05:00 - Serjeant at the Bar
It appears that the Constitutional Court is divided between the customary and the constitutional when it comes to the Traditional Courts Bill.
Schools defend right to exclude pregnant pupils

Schools defend right to exclude pregnant pupils

06 Mar 2013 14:05 - Faranaaz Parker
The ConCourt is considering whether education heads of department have the right to overturn unconstitutional school governing bodies' policy.
Who will rule on judges versus the Constitution?

Who will rule on judges versus the Constitution?

01 Mar 2013 00:00 - Serjeant at the Bar
When judges make key decisions, what fidelity do they owe to the normative framework of the Constitution?
Gauntlett culled from ConCourt short list

Gauntlett culled from ConCourt short list

22 Feb 2013 19:50 - Niren Tolsi
Controversial advocate Jeremy Gauntlett was ignored again by the Judicial Service Commission when he was the candidate culled from the list of five.
Women in ConCourt row won’t go away

Women in ConCourt row won’t go away

22 Feb 2013 00:00 - Niren Tolsi
With criticism about an all-male candidates list ringing in its ears, the Judicial Service Commission will interview candidates in Johan­nesburg.
ConCourt art shapes South African stories

ConCourt art shapes South African stories

17 Feb 2013 11:16 - Jenni Evans
The Constitutional Court has a growing collection of art, which was started by former judges Albie Sachs and Yvonne Mokgoro on a budget of R10 000.
Judiciary: Who guards the guardians of the law?

Judiciary: Who guards the guardians of the law?

15 Feb 2013 00:00 - Jeremy Gauntlett
"As Antoine de Saint-Exupéry said, it is harder to judge oneself – and one may add, the fruits of one's labours – than to judge others."
Concourt vacancy exposes the lip service paid to gender equity

Concourt vacancy exposes the lip service paid to gender equity

01 Feb 2013 00:00 - Serjeant at the Bar
For all the talk of the imperative of strict compliance with section 174(2) of the Constitution when it comes to gender only lip service is paid.
'I don't care what people look like'

Video | 'I don't care what people look like'

17 Jan 2013 20:28
Constitutional Court judge Justice Yacoob speaks to the M&G about his retirement, the state of corruption in South Africa and the Constitution.
Constitutional icon Yacoob keeps the faith

Constitutional icon Yacoob keeps the faith

18 Jan 2013 00:00 - Niren Tolsi
Justice Zak Yacoob is retiring from the court, but not the overarching democratic project. Niren Tolsi spoke to him.
The failure of our political systems is keeping the courts busy

The failure of our political systems is keeping the courts busy

18 Jan 2013 00:00 - Serjeant at the Bar
Last year ended with a flourish of judgments that tested the line between law and politics.
Jeremy Gauntlett makes shortlist for ConCourt judge

Jeremy Gauntlett makes shortlist for ConCourt judge

16 Jan 2013 08:15 - Sapa
Controversial advocate Jeremy Gauntlett has been named as one of five candidates for appointment as a Constitutional Court judge, say reports.
Lies, damned lies and advertising

Lies, damned lies and advertising

04 Jan 2013 00:00 - Jacques du Preez
The state should only use public funds to put its view across if the media fails to do so, says Jacques du Preez.
No-confidence debate on hold till ConCourt makes decision

No-confidence debate on hold till ConCourt makes decision

04 Jan 2013 00:00 - Andisiwe Makinana
The Democratic Alliance will no longer be pushing for the parliamentary debate on the motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma.
Female talent does not get a foot in highest court's door

Female talent does not get a foot in highest court's door

07 Dec 2012 12:11 - Serjeant at the Bar
The past two weeks have focused attention on the failure of our political system to resolve political disputes and a consequent rush to litigation.
Former chief justice Chaskalson laid to rest

Former chief justice Chaskalson laid to rest

03 Dec 2012 14:05 - Staff Reporter
Former chief justice of the Constitutional Court, Arthur Chaskalson, has been laid to rest in a small, official funeral.

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