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Politicisation of poor law is no solution

Politicisation of poor law is no solution

15 Jun 2012 10:15 - Saber Ahned Jazbhay
Whenever our courts find flaws in the laws that come before them, they are fearless in declaring provisions of those laws unconstitutional.
Judicial autonomy frightens the JSC

Judicial autonomy frightens the JSC

15 Jun 2012 08:46 - Niren Tolsi
Prospective Constitutional Court judges were grilled on their interpretations of separation of powers. Niren Tolsi analyses the process.
Hard punches and soft-peddling by JSC in Con Court interviews

Hard punches and soft-peddling by JSC in Con Court interviews

09 Jun 2012 20:52 - Niren Tolsi
As interviews in the selection of a new Constitutional Court judge came to an end, Ray Zondo appeared to hold an advantage over his three rivals.
Concerns raised over ConCourt four

Concerns raised over ConCourt four

08 Jun 2012 00:01 - Mail & Guardian Reporter
With only four candidates applying for a vacancy at the Constitutional Court, there are rumours that Ray Zondo will merely rubberstamp appointments.
JSC denies sidelining judges

JSC denies sidelining judges

01 Jun 2012 09:37 - Glynnis Underhill
Candidates for the Constitutional Court will be given full interview time, initially each candidate was allegedly allocated only 15 minutes.
ConCourt gives reasons for dismissing Saratoga case

ConCourt gives reasons for dismissing Saratoga case

24 May 2012 12:48 - Sapa
The ConCourt has given reasons for dismissing the case to force the City of Jo'burg to provide plans to move residents from Saratoga Avenue.
ConCourt's Saratoga Avenue eviction ruling expected

ConCourt's Saratoga Avenue eviction ruling expected

23 May 2012 19:57 - Sapa
The Constitutional Court is to hand down its ruling on extending the eviction deadline of occupiers of a building on Saratoga Avenue on Thursday.
Heated debate over Hawks restructuring

Heated debate over Hawks restructuring

16 May 2012 19:43 - Emsie Ferreira
Parliamentarians have held heated final deliberations on draft legislation to restructure the Hawks in line with a Constitutional Court judgment.
In the Constitution we trust

In the Constitution we trust

03 May 2012 00:00 - Khaya Dlanga
Sometimes the courts need to intervene to remind the government it is of the people, by the people, writes Khaya Dlanga. Not of or by the ANC.
Hlophe saga must be resolved for the sake of our legal system

Hlophe saga must be resolved for the sake of our legal system

26 Apr 2012 12:00 - Staff Reporter
Whatever the ultimate determination of the John Hlophe complaint, it will represent a failure for the judicial system.
Politicians grill 'outspoken' judges

Politicians grill 'outspoken' judges

20 Apr 2012 00:00 - Niren Tolsi
Applicants for various judicial positions have faced tough questions from politicians about their records and statements.
Special commission to deal with Hlophe matter

Special commission to deal with Hlophe matter

17 Apr 2012 20:38 - Staff Reporter
The Judicial Services Commission has set up a litigation commission to deal with the matter involving Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe.
JSC still to decide how to handle Hlophe matter

JSC still to decide how to handle Hlophe matter

17 Apr 2012 07:27 - Niren Tolsi
The JSC is still deciding what to do about John Hlophe's alleged bid to influence ConCourt judges over corruption charges against President Zuma.
ConCourt victory for Competition Commission

ConCourt victory for Competition Commission

12 Apr 2012 13:57 - Lloyd Gedye
A landmark judgment by the Constitutional Court has reinforced the powers of investigation of the Competition Commission.
ConCourt ruling leaves Hlophe's fate in JSC's hands

ConCourt ruling leaves Hlophe's fate in JSC's hands

30 Mar 2012 15:25 - Niren Tolsi
The JSC will now have to reconsider complaints laid by Constitutional Court judges and Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe.
Hlophe's bid for leave to appeal is dismissed

Hlophe's bid for leave to appeal is dismissed

30 Mar 2012 14:25 - Staff Reporter
Judge President John Hlophe has lost an application for leave to appeal to the Constitutional Court against previous rulings concerning his behaviour.
Appeal court included in judicial review

Appeal court included in judicial review

27 Mar 2012 11:03 - Staff Reporter
The justice ministry says a government review of the judiciary has been broadened to include the Supreme Court of Appeal.
ACDP comes out fighting for Mogoeng

ACDP comes out fighting for Mogoeng

19 Mar 2012 16:32 - Staff Reporter
The ACDP says Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng should actually have invited the whole of Cabinet and Parliament to the John Maxwell leadership seminar.
Top judge defends judicial dissent after Zuma criticism

Top judge defends judicial dissent after Zuma criticism

13 Mar 2012 11:35 - Niren Tolsi
Acting deputy chief justice Zak Yacoob has defended SA's highest court, saying dissenting judgments demonstrated rigour and debate in the ConCourt.

Publication Act up for consideration in ConCourt

12 Mar 2012 19:13 - Staff Reporter
The constitutionality of amendments to the Films and Publications Act will be considered by the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

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