Court reserves judgement in Matatiele case

Judgement in the cross-boundary municipality case involving residents of Matatiele was reserved in the Constitutional Court on Tuesday.

Water rights reduced to a trickle

The Constitutional Court's dismissal of the challenges to the introduction and implementation of the prepaid water meters is unsatisfactory.

Phiri ruling is a lost opportunity

For many, the defeat suffered by the Phiri community will come as a major blow and place a significant damper on the promise of socioeconomic rights.

Landmark judgment in favour of poor

In a major legal victory for poor people's rights to housing and shelter, the Constitutional Court this week struck down the KwaZulu-Natal Slums Act.

Concourt’s heavy burden

The appointments to the Constitutional Court will assume office confronted by, arguably, greater challenges than those the original court faced.

Sitting in judgment

The JSC has a mountain to climb to restore its reputation and all it has managed to do so far is limit further damage.

No place for Hlophe on Concourt shortlist

Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe did not make the JSC's shortlist of seven judges for four posts on the Constitutional Court.

Satchwell makes her case at JSC interviews

Judge Kathy Satchwell on Tuesday dealt swiftly with a complaint that her sexuality made her an unsuitable candidate for the Constitutional Court.

Judge Jafta revisits Hlophe controversy

Judge Chris Jafta had to revisit the controversy over Judge John Hlophe when he was interviewed for a post on the Constitutional Court on Monday.

Ngcobo: Constitutional Court judges must have courage

Chief Justice nominee Judge Sandile Ngcobo said the Judicial Service Commission would have to appoint people of courage to the Constitutional Court.

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