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Constitution

DA must navigate coalition politics rather than divide the GNU and South Africa
Thought Leader
/ 12 May 2025

DA must navigate coalition politics rather than divide the GNU and South Africa

The Democratic Alliance’s rush to court over debates it has lost such as employment equity is an abuse of the law

By David Maimela
Has the Reserve Bank abandoned its economic growth mandate?
Thought Leader
/ 12 May 2025

Has the Reserve Bank abandoned its economic growth mandate?

The central bank has maintained price stability but needs to focus on growth given the high unemployment rate.

By Cairo Mathebula & Neo Mosala
SA must establish a clear separation of powers between the executive and parliament
Thought Leader
/ 9 May 2025

SA must establish a clear separation of powers between the executive and parliament

Given the shaky coalition government, two sections in the Constitution appear to create a quandary regarding ministers actions in the cabinet

By David Mohale
eSwatini’s 20 years of constitutionalism characterised by a crackdown on freedom of expression
Thought Leader
/ 8 May 2025

eSwatini’s 20 years of constitutionalism characterised by a crackdown on freedom of expression

The country’s revival of the Sedition and Subversion Act is a revival of a colonial law that stifles human rights.

By Melusi Simelane
South Africa has an undignified democracy
Opinion
/ 7 May 2025

South Africa has an undignified democracy

Thirty years on, the patience of the poor is wearing thin as they are subjected to tardy, disrespectful service

By Ali Ridha Khan
Employment equity quotas will shred jobs, DA says
National
/ 5 May 2025

Employment equity quotas will shred jobs, DA says

The Democratic Alliance is challenging the Employment Equity Amendment Act in court, saying it violates constitutional protections against unfair racial quotas

By Emsie Ferreira
Approval of the fiscal framework was rooted in deception, court hears
Politics
/ 22 April 2025

Approval of the fiscal framework was rooted in deception, court hears

Counsel for the EFF told the high court that ActionSA was swindled in an unconstitutional manner to support a VAT hike.

By Emsie Ferreira
The generations connection: Do grandparents have contact rights with grandchildren?
Thought Leader
/ 7 April 2025

The generations connection: Do grandparents have contact rights with grandchildren?

A judgment has reaffirmed that the courts must always put children’s interest first

By Bronwyn Samuel & Kaamilah Paulse
‘Kill the Boer’ is a betrayal of SA’s democratic promise
Thought Leader
/ 3 April 2025

‘Kill the Boer’ is a betrayal of SA’s democratic promise

To speak against Julius Malema’s use of the chant is not to stand with racists but with the Constitution

By Aslam Fataar
Stealing a song is like stealing a car; treat music rights as tangible property
Opinion
/ 23 March 2025

Stealing a song is like stealing a car; treat music rights as tangible property

In South Africa, your music is your property, and the law supports you

By Nicholas Maweni
Mr President, the people have not agreed to amend Zambia’s Constitution ahead of the 2026 elections
Opinion
/ 22 March 2025

Mr President, the people have not agreed to amend Zambia’s Constitution ahead of the 2026 elections

Hakainde Hichilema knows he needs to scrap the 50+1 clause in the Constitution if he is to be reelected

By Aaron Ng’ambi
Human Rights Day: Who is accountable?
Thought Leader
/ 21 March 2025

Human Rights Day: Who is accountable?

The Constitution says it is not only government but all of us – individuals, NGOs and businesses – who must ensure our rights are protected

By Joanna Botha
Competition Commission’s assumptions about the Copyright Bill are mistaken
Thought Leader
/ 5 March 2025

Competition Commission’s assumptions about the Copyright Bill are mistaken

The controversial Bill’s ‘fair use’ clause risks giveaway of South African news media’s content to digital platforms

By Andre Myburgh
Expropriation Act: Van Staden misrepresents the Constitution and the law
Article
/ 12 February 2025

Expropriation Act: Van Staden misrepresents the Constitution and the law

‘Nil compensation’ in the Expropriation Act is a legally and constitutionally sound tool that parliament has chosen to use to achieve legitimate governmental ends

By Dan Mafora
New Electricity Regulation Amendment Act welcome but potential hurdles remain
Opinion
/ 28 January 2025

New Electricity Regulation Amendment Act welcome but potential hurdles remain

The new Act heralds a bold move away from Eskom’s monopoly but there is potential for challenge

By Jason van der Poel, Emma Bleeker and Kiera Bracher
‘Unrealised promise’ of the Constitution
Opinion
/ 12 December 2024

‘Unrealised promise’ of the Constitution

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

By Stuart Morrison and Zanele Fengu
Meals at early childhood development centres can help meet basic nutritional needs
Opinion
/ 2 November 2024

Meals at early childhood development centres can help meet basic nutritional needs

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

By Yolande Smit and Lisanne du Plessis
MK party unveils its first constitution to “strengthen discipline”
Politics
/ 11 October 2024

MK party unveils its first constitution to “strengthen discipline”

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

By Mandisa Nyathi
Kenya’s deputy president faces impeachment vote
Africa
/ 8 October 2024

Kenya’s deputy president faces impeachment vote

Rigathi Gachagua says the charges against him, including corruption, are a ploy to push him out of office

By Agence France Presse
A tribute to PG – always the activist and the people’s leader
Opinion
/ 19 September 2024

A tribute to PG – always the activist and the people’s leader

Pravin Gordhan’s contribution included the negotiated transition to democracy, the new Constitution and the transformation of the state apparatus and the public sector

By Dipak Patel
Pravin Gordhan was an intimidating revolutionary with a big heart
Opinion
/ 19 September 2024

Pravin Gordhan was an intimidating revolutionary with a big heart

In everything he did during apartheid and after 1994 he literally gave his life to his country

By Johann van der Westhuizen
Why Zambia’s president is threatening to delay the country’s 2026 elections
Opinion
/ 19 September 2024

Why Zambia’s president is threatening to delay the country’s 2026 elections

Hakainde Hichilema is so desperate to cling on to power that he is preparing the ground to amend the Constitution before the elections

By Sishuwa Sishuwa
SA companies should focus on meeting the requirements for a ‘green economy’
Opinion
/ 17 September 2024

SA companies should focus on meeting the requirements for a ‘green economy’

The public and civil society taking action to ensure compliance with environmental sustainability local and international laws and treaties is likely to gather momentum

By David Geral
Jazz fans, lend your ears to Asher Gamedze
Friday
/ 13 September 2024

Jazz fans, lend your ears to Asher Gamedze

Building a musical constitution with a 10-piece band requires the musician to go deep

By Charles Leonard
National dialogue: We need to think and work together to realise the South Africa we yearned for
Opinion
/ 29 August 2024

National dialogue: We need to think and work together to realise the South Africa we yearned for

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

By Percy Mahlathi
The 21st Constitution Amendment Bill’s proposed anti-corruption commission needs a rethink
Opinion
/ 25 August 2024

The 21st Constitution Amendment Bill’s proposed anti-corruption commission needs a rethink

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

By Lauren Kohn and Theunis Roux
TotalEnergies: Who really benefits from regulating environmental NGOs in South Africa?
Thought Leader
/ 20 August 2024

TotalEnergies: Who really benefits from regulating environmental NGOs in South Africa?

Silencing civil society’s voice threatens the country’s democracy — and the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill could be misused to do just this

By Neil Overy
Dialogue for democracy: We need to deliver the Bill of Rights
Opinion
/ 14 August 2024

Dialogue for democracy: We need to deliver the Bill of Rights

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

By Christo van der Rheede and Ismail Joosub
The good, the bad and the baffling of South Africa’s draft biodiversity bill
The Green Guardian
/ 8 August 2024

The good, the bad and the baffling of South Africa’s draft biodiversity bill

There is a weakened mechanism for public consultation in the draft legislation

By Sheree Bega
Gayton must go if GNU is to be credible
Opinion
/ 7 August 2024

Gayton must go if GNU is to be credible

The toxic xenophobic politics pushed by Gayton McKenzie and the Patriotic Alliance debases us all

By Richard Pithouse
National dialogue an opportunity for business to reset in favour of broader social good
Thought Leader
/ 23 July 2024

National dialogue an opportunity for business to reset in favour of broader social good

The dialogue can only be meaningful if poor people, the unemployed and workers can genuinely participate in it

By Mazibuko Kanyiso Jara
Investigating Directorate Against Corruption does not cut the constitutional mustard
Opinion
/ 21 June 2024

Investigating Directorate Against Corruption does not cut the constitutional mustard

Government is bound by the Glenister findings but has behaved as if it is not so bound by enacting the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) bill

By Paul Hoffman
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