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Reverend Musa Xulu
CHAPTER 9 INSTITUTIONS

Rev Musa Xulu resigns as chair of Section 22 Committee, alleging state control of religion

Xulu said a draft Christian sector self-regulatory framework released in December had been rushed through meetings presided over by the chairperson of the Commission for the…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
3 min read
BILL OF RIGHTS

South Africa has a model Bill of Rights. But it doesn’t seem that way

As South Africa marks Human Rights Day, it’s a good time to reflect on the problems it faces in making constitutional rights a reality

  • Sandra Liebenberg
5 min read
Thuli Madonsela speaks at a media briefing on December 4 2013 in Pretoria. She rubbished claims by the ANC that her office had leaked the report on security upgrades to the presidents Nkandla home.
BUSISIWE MKHWEBANE

How ordinary South Africans felt the effect of an active public protector

​Thuli Madonsela’s​ tenure at the helm of the office of the public protector of South Africa has significantly ​raised the profile​ of the institution

  • Mafaro Kasipo
  • Olwethu Majola-Kinyunyu
3 min read
Public protector Thuli Madonsela has taken IEC chair Pansy Tlakula to task over a lease agreement.
BUSISIWE MKHWEBANE

How ordinary South Africans felt the effect of an active public protector

​Thuli Madonsela’s​ tenure at the helm of the office of the public protector of South Africa has significantly ​raised the profile​ of the institution

  • Mafaro Kasipo
5 min read
Protector’s cash hopes
CHAPTER 9 INSTITUTIONS

Protector’s cash hopes

The public protector is awaiting word from Justice Minister Jeff Radebe over whether they will be allocated more funds as opposed to last year.

  • Glynnis Underhill
3 min read
ASMAL REPORT

‘Misogyny won’t be tolerated’

Commission for Gender Equality chairperson Nomboniso Gasa fields a few tough questions from Nicole Johnston.

  • Staff Reporter
5 min read