Johann van der Westhuizen

Why do religious leaders feel no compunction to harm their followers, when they could ‘pray for the destruction of a satanic vaccine’ instead?

Freedom of conscience and movement cannot be used as a reason not to wear a mask or to be vaccinated

Striving for racial representivity does not mean there can never be a white judge on the apex court bench again

Every judgment in favour of the government is not an indication of a captured court. The fact that we may argue about findings publicly shows how far South Africa is from, for example, Turkey’s recent human rights abuses

Whether national security should be located inside or outside the presidency must be considered based on functionality and constitutional values

Dissident views on masks and vaccines should be heard but until science rules them wrong, it’s best to follow scientists’ advice

Courts do have a crucial role in political cases but alternative dispute resolution mechanisms should be considered

The constitution delivered in many areas but SA still has a way to go to ensure people’s rights are respected

The constitution does protect faith — but not beyond what is reasonable

Delaying tactics while pretending to be impatient and casting aspersions on the courts are old tricks