Adopted in 1955, the Charter’s vision remains as relevant to the country today as it was 70 years ago
The notion of human dignity is a fundamental rule of law principle and has broader implications related to ubuntu and restorative justice
South Africa may have attained political emancipation but economically the chains largely remain
President Hakainde Hichilema seeks to control the National Assembly by adding 92 new seats and creating 55 new constituencies in areas that have historically voted for him
The Democratic Alliance’s rush to court over debates it has lost such as employment equity is an abuse of the law
The central bank has maintained price stability but needs to focus on growth given the high unemployment rate.
Given the shaky coalition government, two sections in the Constitution appear to create a quandary regarding ministers actions in the cabinet
The country’s revival of the Sedition and Subversion Act is a revival of a colonial law that stifles human rights.
Thirty years on, the patience of the poor is wearing thin as they are subjected to tardy, disrespectful service
The Democratic Alliance is challenging the Employment Equity Amendment Act in court, saying it violates constitutional protections against unfair racial quotas
Counsel for the EFF told the high court that ActionSA was swindled in an unconstitutional manner to support a VAT hike.
A judgment has reaffirmed that the courts must always put children’s interest first
To speak against Julius Malema’s use of the chant is not to stand with racists but with the Constitution
In South Africa, your music is your property, and the law supports you
Hakainde Hichilema knows he needs to scrap the 50+1 clause in the Constitution if he is to be reelected
The Constitution says it is not only government but all of us – individuals, NGOs and businesses – who must ensure our rights are protected
The controversial Bill’s ‘fair use’ clause risks giveaway of South African news media’s content to digital platforms
‘Nil compensation’ in the Expropriation Act is a legally and constitutionally sound tool that parliament has chosen to use to achieve legitimate governmental ends
The new Act heralds a bold move away from Eskom’s monopoly but there is potential for challenge
The gaps limiting the Constitution can be plugged by measures such as adopting the National Charter Against Corruption and setting up a permanent anti-corruption commission
But these ECD centres, which often provide children with their only meal for the day, need additional financial and other support to ensure the food is nutritious
The Jacob Zuma-led party will have structures similar to those of the ANC and the Economic Freedom Fighters, but will not hold conferences to elect new leaders
Rigathi Gachagua says the charges against him, including corruption, are a ploy to push him out of office
Pravin Gordhan’s contribution included the negotiated transition to democracy, the new Constitution and the transformation of the state apparatus and the public sector
In everything he did during apartheid and after 1994 he literally gave his life to his country
Hakainde Hichilema is so desperate to cling on to power that he is preparing the ground to amend the Constitution before the elections
The public and civil society taking action to ensure compliance with environmental sustainability local and international laws and treaties is likely to gather momentum
Building a musical constitution with a 10-piece band requires the musician to go deep
The Strategic Dialogue Group and foundations named after the country’s leaders believe that South Africa can move beyond the paralysis in social, economic, political and governance spheres and national despair
The Constitution Amendment Bill divests the National Prosecuting Authority of its power to institute criminal proceedings regarding corruption and organised crime and instead vests these powers in the proposed anti-corruption commission
Silencing civil society’s voice threatens the country’s democracy — and the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill could be misused to do just this
The national dialogue is more than a discussion, it is our chance to forge a path towards a more just, equitable and democratic South Africa