President Cyril Ramaphosa told parliament that nobody should be forced to have the vaccine, but constitutional rights were not absolute
The Court of Appeal of Kenya has upheld the High Court’s ruling that attempts to overhaul the country’s constitution violated its basic structures
Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh’s characterisation of the constitution and the law of contract as being ideologically at odds is inaccurate
Dissident views on masks and vaccines should be heard but until science rules them wrong, it’s best to follow scientists’ advice
While the Constitutional Court has agreed that certain sections of the Equality Act are unconstitutional, it has decided the issue of whether Jon Qwelane was guilty of hate speech
In his application for leave to appeal the high court judgment, Magashule argues that the court erred in holding that Ramaphosa’s suspension was not lawful without giving any explanation for that conclusion
‘This would be a very serious disincentive to investment,’ says Thabo Mbeki in a document arguing that the ANC should not proceed with the Constitutional amendment of section 25
Rebuilding is crucial, but democracies cannot allow themselves to be held to ransom by the destruction of anarchists in dictating where public funds should be spent
‘It is not reasonably possible or likely that the local government election scheduled for October 2021 will be held in a free and fair manner’ – Justice Dikgang Moseneke
The state argues Zuma’s rights as an accused will not be violated if his bid for prosecutor Billy Downer’s removal and his acquittal is heard virtually
Proposed bill to ban private gun ownership contradicts research and impact assessment findings
A major review of South African marriage law is underway and we must ensure that the proposed reforms reflect the democratic values of our pluralistic society
In an address to his supporters, the former president referred to a conspiracy against him, involving Thuli Madonsela, the judiciary and his political rivals
Courts do have a crucial role in political cases but alternative dispute resolution mechanisms should be considered
The commission will oppose the former president’s application and was directed to file papers to the court next week
The electoral commission heard that delaying local government elections will be an assault on democracy and that people’s lives should not be put at risk during the Covid crisis
The initial challenge to the restrictions was so vaguely argued that the high court appeared to have chosen to see a case where there was none, the SCA found
Inquiry leader and former deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke emphasised the need for democratic processes not to falter because of the pandemic.
South African scientists’ contracts were allegedly not renewed because of a funding gap
Democracy is everyone’s responsibility to defend. Now is a critical time to double up efforts to guard this nation’s constitutional integrity
In the second of a three-part series on South Africa’s land question, Tembeka Ngcukaitobi says the constitution is clear: land seized under colonial states must be returned. But there is only policy confusion and elite possession
Counsel argued the National Assembly had not delegated its power on weighing if there were grounds to remove the public protector, but canvassed advice
The public protector is not challenging her fitness to hold office, but the rule enabling the National Assembly to remove her from office
The constitution delivered in many areas but SA still has a way to go to ensure people’s rights are respected
But Afriforum’s business wing says the finance minister is playing the race card
IEC says it is technically ready for the election, but Covid-19 raises safety concerns around voting and political campaigning.
State argues dirty air can’t be ‘miraculously’ fixed overnight in final day of proceedings in landmark Deadly Air case
There is no legal mechanism in place to implement and enforce measures to prevent toxic air pollution in the Highveld
The constitution does protect faith — but not beyond what is reasonable
The letter follows the commission’s insistence that the embattled Western Cape judge president will partake in this week’s interviews of candidates
Users of social media and journalists need to take care when posting or reporting about children and tragic events
The charge of public violence was intended to deter street brawls but is being used to punish protesters and discourage dissent