People continue to suffer from among other things unemployment, poor quality education, unaffordable health care and gender-based violence
As part of the 40th anniversary of the Canon Collins Trust, Justice Mavedzenge spoke to Albie Sachs about the legacy of apartheid-era legal activism for Southern Africa
More than 39 000 young people had registered on the government’s database by 4pm on Wednesday
Journalists Emsie Ferreira and Lizeka Tandwa chat to Mmusi Maimane, Paul Berkowitz and Narend Singh about the state of the opposition
Research by a Cape-based academic centre found that the implementation of legislative provisions was done selectively in South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, Malawi and Zambia
The draft Bill proposes to shield academics and scholars who propagate racist and bigoted ideas
In this episode, veteran journalist Paddy Harper and political journalist Lizeka Tandwa chat to Mawethu Mosery and Vasu Gounden about riots and the elections
During his watch the judiciary proved itself the proud guardian of the constitution, Zondo said, as Mogoeng slipped into retirement after a tumultuous decade
South Africa’s laws allow the government to implement mandatory Covid vaccinations but, if it chooses this path, it must do so responsibly
The Schools Act considers South African sign language as an official language for the purposes of learning in a public school
It is still unclear how discontent with politics, and the effects of Covid-19, will affect voter turnout, according to research company Ipsos
Whether national security should be located inside or outside the presidency must be considered based on functionality and constitutional values
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