Time to reconstitute the NPA

Jackie Selebi's conviction has been a victory for the independence of the judiciary, but now the onus is on the NPA to prove itself.

Bound by the bill of rights

A constitutional expert examines what the imperative to respect cultural diversity really means, in terms of customary law.

By force of law

Customary law is not separate and distinct from the Constitution. Its existence and authority are drawn from it, argues a constitutional expert.

Justice in a firestorm

US Supreme Court chief justice, Margaret H Marshall, tackles SA judiciary's independence in this extract from the Bram Fischer Memorial Lecture.

ANC pulls out of constitutional debate

The African National Congress (ANC) on Wednesday pulled out of a public debate on the protection and defence of the Constitution.

Puppets and purse strings

Point: Will the ANC, mindful of the real power that it is vesting in MPs, be more careful who it sends to Cape Town?

SA slips down graft league

Arms deal secrecy and legal contortions around Zuma worsen reputation for corruption -- and Britain is on the slide too.

Civility and excess

We must assert the truth in a rational manner and refrain from using exaggerated language in so doing.

Companies Bill gives business a shield of secrecy

Companies are not exempt from the transformation agenda mandated by our Constitution. The Bill must recognise that openness.

Persecution? Prosecution?

As is evident from the number of people who have turned out to support him, many ordinary people believe he deserves a fair hearing.

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