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Chaskalson embraced a courageous role against apartheid: Zuma

Chaskalson embraced a courageous role against apartheid: Zuma

01 Dec 2012 17:10 - Sapa
President Zuma has sent condolences to the family of Chief Justice Arthur Chaskalson who passed away in Johannesburg.
ConCourt reserves judgment in ANC Free State case

ConCourt reserves judgment in ANC Free State case

29 Nov 2012 19:26 - Niren Tolsi
The ConCourt heard of register rigging at the Free State ANC's provincial conference, and must decide if the decisions made there were unlawful.
Activists vow to oppose Secrecy Bill in court

Activists vow to oppose Secrecy Bill in court

30 Nov 2012 00:00 - Andisiwe Makinana
The National Council of Provinces gave its stamp of approval to the Protection of State Information Bill when it adopted the final draft.
ConCourt dismisses land contract appeal involving eThekwini

ConCourt dismisses land contract appeal involving eThekwini

29 Nov 2012 14:03 - Sapa
The ConCourt has dismissed an application to appeal an SCA ruling regarding the validity of a land contract between a municipality and Giant Concerts.
Opposition mulls ConCourt option

Opposition mulls ConCourt option

22 Nov 2012 19:53 - Andisiwe Makinana
Judge has warned of the danger of politicising courts, even though the motion is of national interest, writes Andisiwe Makinana.
Sheryl's partner in crime to appeal against drug conviction

Sheryl's partner in crime to appeal against drug conviction

01 Nov 2012 19:25 - Glynnis Underhill
Sheryl Cwele's partner in crime, Frank Nabolisa, has filed papers in the ConCourt, requesting leave to appeal against his conviction for drug dealing.
Editorial: Don't buck the rule of law

Editorial: Don't buck the rule of law

26 Oct 2012 00:00 - Editorial
Politicians have had their frustrations with the courts and from time to time they have expressed them in terms that rightly give cause for concern.
Review of judicial powers called off

Review of judicial powers called off

26 Oct 2012 00:00 - Niren Tolsi
In a move likely to surprise the legal fraternity, the justice department has cancelled the bid process for its proposed review of the judiciary.
Transformation of judiciary 'imperative'

Transformation of judiciary 'imperative'

25 Oct 2012 12:14 - Penwell Dlamini
Judge Selby Baqwa has told a crime conference that transformation of the judiciary is a human imperative in a constitutional democracy.
Simelane case shows need for rational executive decisions

Simelane case shows need for rational executive decisions

11 Oct 2012 15:41 - Serjeant at the Bar
The government might have thought that, after the ConCourt delivered its judgment Sanral's e-tolling matter, a new era had been ushered in.
ConCourt: City of Tshwane must restore Schubart Park slum

ConCourt: City of Tshwane must restore Schubart Park slum

09 Oct 2012 14:31 - Phillip De Wet
The ConCourt had hard words for the City of Tshwane, as it ordered that plans be made to restore former residents of Schubart Park to their homes.
Cementing the right to publish and be damned

Cementing the right to publish and be damned

05 Oct 2012 00:00 - Dario Milo: COMMENT
A Constitutional Court ruling highlights the vital role of a free press in our developing democracy.
E-tolling case an opportunity for Concourt to define its ambit

E-tolling case an opportunity for Concourt to define its ambit

28 Sep 2012 00:00 - Serjeant at the Bar
Last week the Constitutional Court surprised few in the legal community when it overturned the high court order of Judge Bill Prinsloo.
The price of justice

The price of justice

26 Sep 2012 00:00 - Mpho Moshe Matheolane
Mpho Moshe Matheolane wonders to what extent the law is looked upon with a scrutinising eye outside the fields of law practice and academia.
Tolling unlikely before matter returns to court

Tolling unlikely before matter returns to court

21 Sep 2012 05:46 - Niren Tolsi
The ConCourt on Thursday set aside an interim interdict preventing Sanral from instituting toll fees on some of Gauteng's major roads.
Hlophe tribunal faces first hiccup

Hlophe tribunal faces first hiccup

06 Sep 2012 12:50 - Glynnis Underhill
The tribunal set up by the Judicial Service Commission to deal with the complaint against John Hlophe by the ConCourt could face a legal challenge.
JSC tribunal must investigate Hlophe, says conduct committee

JSC tribunal must investigate Hlophe, says conduct committee

06 Sep 2012 11:07 - Sapa
The Judicial Conduct Committee has recommended a tribunal be appointed to look into the complaint by Constitutional Court judges against John Hlophe.
Judiciary: Appointment queried on gender grounds

Judiciary: Appointment queried on gender grounds

17 Aug 2012 00:00 - Glynnis Underhill
President Jacob Zuma's choice of Raymond Zondo for top court judge has been undermined by the notion that it was a done deal.
Raymond Zondo appointed as ConCourt judge

Raymond Zondo appointed as ConCourt judge

14 Aug 2012 19:32 - Sapa
President Jacob Zuma has appointed Judge Raymond Zondo to the Constitutional Court, the presidency said.
Zuma accedes to DA's call for more consultation on judges

Zuma accedes to DA's call for more consultation on judges

05 Jul 2012 08:01 - Sapa
DA leader Helen Zille says President Jacob Zuma has heeded calls for more extensive consultation before appointing Constitutional Court judges.

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