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Constitutional Court

To reveal or not to reveal JSC deliberations, that’s the ConCourt question
Article
/ 30 August 2017

To reveal or not to reveal JSC deliberations, that’s the ConCourt question

The Constitutional Court will hear arguments on Thursday on whether to take unprecedented action.

By Franny Rabkin
ConCourt rules on new owners’ historical debt
Article
/ 29 August 2017

ConCourt rules on new owners’ historical debt

"The high court application saw property owners take on Tshwane and Ekurhuleni for cutting municipal services to home owners who had inherited debt."

By Staff Reporter
Donor sperm and eggs: How much should a child know?
Article
/ 25 August 2017

Donor sperm and eggs: How much should a child know?

The Law Reform Commission is examining the rights of donor-conceived children to learn their donors’ identity, but what would a new system look like?

By Staff Reporter
Ignore the Constitution at your peril
Analysis
/ 23 August 2017

Ignore the Constitution at your peril

ANC MPs who choose the big boss over their constitutional duty lead us to a syndicated state

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
Judges grill Gauteng health
Article
/ 18 August 2017

Judges grill Gauteng health

The province grasped at straws in a court appeal for relief regarding payouts for medical negligence

By Phillip De Wet
​ConCourt falls short of farm dweller Act’s aims
Article
/ 18 July 2017

​ConCourt falls short of farm dweller Act’s aims

The court failed to give teeth to farm tenant law by approving unsuitable alternative housing.

By Stuart Wilson Comment
Mashaba points finger at civil society: #JhbFire ‘was bound to happen’
Article
/ 8 July 2017

Mashaba points finger at civil society: #JhbFire ‘was bound to happen’

Mashaba said he knew the fire was going to happen according to findings he had collected, and blamed human rights lawyers

By Fatima Moosa
DA to press Mbete for Zuma no confidence motion decision
Article
/ 29 June 2017

DA to press Mbete for Zuma no confidence motion decision

The Democratic Alliance has requested an urgent meeting with Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete.

By Paul Herman
We have ‘connected the dots’ against Zuma – OUTA
Article
/ 28 June 2017

We have ‘connected the dots’ against Zuma – OUTA

The organisation announced their plan on Wednesday morning to hold Zuma accountable.

By Jan Gerber
Jacob Zuma is fast running out of political lives
Analysis
/ 26 June 2017

Jacob Zuma is fast running out of political lives

President Jacob Zuma has been brought to book repeatedly by the courts. He also faces a rising tide of discontent.

By Richard Calland
Concourt: Speaker has the powers to prescribe secret ballot
Article
/ 22 June 2017

Concourt: Speaker has the powers to prescribe secret ballot

The ConCourt has ordered that Baleka Mbete has the constitutional power to prescribe a secret ballot vote during a motion of no confidence.

By Raeesa Pather
Landlords have to pay for housing for evicted people and other myths
Article
/ 12 June 2017

Landlords have to pay for housing for evicted people and other myths

We dispel some of these myths using what we already know when it comes to evictions and temporary alternative accommodation.

By Raeesa Pather
Nkandla: When will Sars complete Zuma’s fringe benefit tax assessment, DA demands
Article
/ 24 May 2017

Nkandla: When will Sars complete Zuma’s fringe benefit tax assessment, DA demands

The revenue service has taken three years to investigate the president’s tax liability on his home, which the DA estimates to be about R64-million.

By Jan Gerber
#SecretBallot: ‘These are issues that affect us, but they are not involving us’
Article
/ 15 May 2017

#SecretBallot: ‘These are issues that affect us, but they are not involving us’

The Daily Vox asked some Johannesburg citizens whether South Africa needs a secret ballot to get rid of Zuma.

By Staff Reporter
Mabel Jansen resigns as judge
Article
/ 4 May 2017

Mabel Jansen resigns as judge

Jansen was placed on special leave while the JSC deliberated on a complaint against her that no black man could be fairly tried in her courtroom.

By Staff Reporter
No confidence motion: On what basis could ConCourt find in favour of a secret ballot?
Article
/ 20 April 2017

No confidence motion: On what basis could ConCourt find in favour of a secret ballot?

It’s a tough challenge to weigh up constitutional imperatives with the dangers of judicial overreach.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
ConCourt should find for the UDM
Article
/ 13 April 2017

ConCourt should find for the UDM

"The court is genuinely being asked to settle a constitutional question that it alone must settle with haste"

By Eusebius McKaiser
Race tensions on the SCA ripped open
Article
/ 7 April 2017

Race tensions on the SCA ripped open

Divisions between appeal court justices should be no surprise

By Franny Rabkin
Racial tension, lack of collegiality rife at Supreme Court of Appeal, JSC hears
Article
/ 4 April 2017

Racial tension, lack of collegiality rife at Supreme Court of Appeal, JSC hears

Candidates for the Constitutional Court told the Judicial Service Commission that SCA justices have an ethos of working hard and doing their best.

By Franny Rabkin
JSC recommends Zondo, Maya for new judicial posts
Article
/ 3 April 2017

JSC recommends Zondo, Maya for new judicial posts

The decisions were expected as both nominees were the only candidates nominated for their respective positions.

By Franny Rabkin
Malema: Hold Zuma to account
Article
/ 31 March 2017

Malema: Hold Zuma to account

The EFF and other parties asked the Concourt to order Parliament to investigate impeachment

By Franny Rabkin
Zuma’s JSC choices have so far defied doubts
Article
/ 31 March 2017

Zuma’s JSC choices have so far defied doubts

Today Ntsebeza, Semenya and Ndoni are hailed as fiercely independent and are highly respected.

By Franny Rabkin
A solid list of candidates line up for a ConCourt vacancy
Article
/ 31 March 2017

A solid list of candidates line up for a ConCourt vacancy

This is the president’s chance to address the shortage of women justices.

By Franny Rabkin
South Africa has a model Bill of Rights. But it doesn’t seem that way
Article
/ 21 March 2017

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

By Sandra Liebenberg
South Africa’s constitution is under attack
Article
/ 20 March 2017

South Africa’s constitution is under attack

The Concourt repeatedly steps in to protect vulnerable people and perform what former deputy chief Justice Moseneke calls its "transformative role"

By Richard Calland
State failed, not the Constitution
Article
/ 16 March 2017

State failed, not the Constitution

Populists lift their middle finger to a 100-year fight for rights to freedom, equality and, yes, land.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
Agency faces a Constitutional Court bollocking over lies
Article
/ 10 March 2017

Agency faces a Constitutional Court bollocking over lies

On December 28, documents put before the court by CPS show the company wrote to Mvulane by name.

By Phillip De Wet
Bathabile Dlamini evades questions and sseemingly lies at Sassa presser
Article
/ 5 March 2017

Bathabile Dlamini evades questions and sseemingly lies at Sassa presser

Minister Bathabile Dlamini sought to suggest that President Jacob Zuma is satisfied with her performance.

By Phillip De Wet
Sassa and CPS reach agreement on social grant payments
Article
/ 3 March 2017

Sassa and CPS reach agreement on social grant payments

The agreement came after negotiations began between the two parties on Wednesday.

By Raeesa Pather
ConCourt summons Sassa to reach agreement
Article
/ 3 March 2017

ConCourt summons Sassa to reach agreement

In papers submitted to the court this week, the Black Sash asked the court to allow Sassa to continue its relationship with Cash Paymaster Service.

By Staff Reporter
Cabinet fails to address social grants payment crisis
Article
/ 2 March 2017

Cabinet fails to address social grants payment crisis

Jeff Radebe says the Cabinet will meet some time next week to discuss the crisis created by the social development department and social grants agency

By Mg Online and Staff Reporter
Dignity faces off against fair play in Berea eviction Catch-22
Article
/ 17 February 2017

Dignity faces off against fair play in Berea eviction Catch-22

The Concourt has been asked to find a balance between developers and occupants – again.

By Phillip De Wet
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