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Constitution

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/ 11 November 2008

Who’s really defending the Constitution?

It may be difficult to make the claim when reckless rhetoric is employed; when threats are made about the Constitutional Court in particular and the judiciary in general.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 22 October 2008

Impending legislation will empower Parliament

Counterpoint: Power over the budget means power over resources and therefore power over the scope and implementation of policy.

By Len Verwey
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Article
/ 12 October 2008

Defend our democracy, Lekota urges SA

Former ANC chairperson Mosiuoa Lekota has urged South Africans to help defend the Constitution against attacks by new ruling-party leaders.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 September 2008

ANC must back independent judges in deed as well as word

The independence of the judiciary is generally regarded as being an essential component of democratic government. There should be no doubt about this.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 24 August 2008

Court slams the incredible Mr Simelane

Justice Department DG received a harsh rebuke from Constitutional Court judges this week over a challenge regarding the dissolution of the Scorpions.

By Staff Reporter and Adriaan Basson
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Analysis
/ 29 July 2008

Democracy’s new untouchables

The Constitution promises that ”every citizen” shall be ”equally protected by law”. But how do we account for the violation of sex workers?

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 29 July 2008

Constitutional dance makes way for a populist jig

The future of the constitutional project depends on cooperation rather than confrontation between the government and the courts.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 24 July 2008

Qwelane tramples on Constitution

<i>Sunday Sun</i> columnist Jon Qwelane launches an attack on gay South Africans — and the Constitution.

By Staff Reporter
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Analysis
/ 27 June 2008

A declaration in defence of the Constitution

Professor Kader Asmal, a key figure in the development of SA’s constitutional democracy, has drafted a strong declaration supported by the M&G.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 20 June 2008

Stand up for the Constitution

The most grievous damage inflicted by the ANC’s leadership struggle is the growing political contamination of our legal system.

By Staff Reporter
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