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Vinodh Jaichand

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Vinodh Jaichand

Former Professor and Head of the School of Law, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Commissioner at the South African Law Reform Commission from 13 August 2013 (part time).

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Non-disclosure agreements for whistleblowers not in line with Constitution

Non-disclosure clauses effectively prevent any wrongdoing from leaking out into the public domain and the Protected Disclosures Act should be amended to address this shortcoming

  • Vinodh Jaichand
5 min read
The cover of al-Shabab’s propaganda video threatens shoppers in the West. But is it about grabbing international headlines or a genuine warning of violence?
ABAHLALI BASEMJONDOLO

The law, together with civil society’s oversight role, will lead the way to reform

‘The role and function of civil society is crucial in keeping the public focused on the issue of land rights’

  • Vinodh Jaichand
9 min read