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Constitutional Court

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
Dlamini rejects Gordhan’s social grants proposal
Article
/ 16 February 2017

Dlamini rejects Gordhan’s social grants proposal

The social development minister has 43 days to ensure the 17-million people get their money. She has had since 2014 to sort out the problem.

By Staff Reporter
Courts last refuge from Hurricane JZ
Article
/ 13 January 2017

Courts last refuge from Hurricane JZ

The parliamentary standing committee says his objection has no sound basis and is refusing to back down.

By Staff Reporter
Justices disagree: Is this the beginning of the end of a divide in the ConCourt
Article
/ 28 November 2016

Justices disagree: Is this the beginning of the end of a divide in the ConCourt

Dissent between the justices hints that some favour the executive, a worrying shift particularly at this time in South Africa’s political affairs

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
Zuma: Nobody can force me to launch a state capture commission
Article
/ 23 November 2016

Zuma: Nobody can force me to launch a state capture commission

Zuma has until mid-December to establish a commission to probe the seemingly lucrative relationship between the state and the Gupta family.

By Phillip De Wet
Motsoeneng’s position at the SABC has no standing, says public protector
Article
/ 23 November 2016

Motsoeneng’s position at the SABC has no standing, says public protector

Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s position has no standing until the public protector’s report on him is suspended or overturned, the Western Cape High Court heard.

By Jenni Evans
Scathing Concourt ruling in Sars k-word case
Article
/ 8 November 2016

Scathing Concourt ruling in Sars k-word case

The Constitutional Court said a ruling that a Sars employee be reinstated was unreasonable after his use of the K-word saw him dismissed in 2007.

By News 24
SABC 8 want ConCourt to order Parliament to probe its decisions on the broadcaster
Article
/ 17 October 2016

SABC 8 want ConCourt to order Parliament to probe its decisions on the broadcaster

The journalists want the National Assembly to institute an inquiry into the various issues plaguing the SABC, including their dismissals.

By Paul Herman
#SABC8 intend to oppose ‘unlawful conduct’ with Constitutional Court application
Article
/ 13 September 2016

#SABC8 intend to oppose ‘unlawful conduct’ with Constitutional Court application

The journalists’ lawyers say Parliament’s communications portfolio committee refused to conduct an investigation into the SABC.

By Jeff Wicks
Concourt rules in favour of Robert McBride
Article
/ 6 September 2016

Concourt rules in favour of Robert McBride

​The police minister’s decision to suspend Ipid head Robert McBride was invalid, the Constitutional Court ruled on Tuesday.

By News 24
​The Hawks have no case against Gordhan, which is going to be a real test for the NPA
Article
/ 30 August 2016

​The Hawks have no case against Gordhan, which is going to be a real test for the NPA

The Hawks have again illustrated the danger of state institutions that do the political bidding of their political masters and fail to follow the law.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
Eight years and 10 judges later: Concourt urges resolution to Judge Hlophe complaint
Article
/ 27 August 2016

Eight years and 10 judges later: Concourt urges resolution to Judge Hlophe complaint

The Constitutional Court has lamented how long it is taking to conclude the complaint against Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe.

By Jenni Evans
​Culture clashes over street names disturb the usual harmony of the ConCourt
Article
/ 1 August 2016

​Culture clashes over street names disturb the usual harmony of the ConCourt

The judges are divided over a clean break from the apartheid past and cultural rights.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
Constitutional Court confirms Zuma must pay back R7.8 million for Nkandla
Article
/ 27 July 2016

Constitutional Court confirms Zuma must pay back R7.8 million for Nkandla

President Jacob Zuma has until September 29 to repay the state for non-security upgrades made at taxpayers’ expense.

By Staff Reporter
#SABC8 ‘targeted’ because journalistic ethics at odds with SABC policy, court hears
Article
/ 22 July 2016

#SABC8 ‘targeted’ because journalistic ethics at odds with SABC policy, court hears

SABC protest policy conflicted with journalists’ ethics says legal counsel for the #SABC8.

By Ahmed areff
South Africans, free speech advocates raise over R320k for sacked #SABC8 journalists
Article
/ 20 July 2016

South Africans, free speech advocates raise over R320k for sacked #SABC8 journalists

The ‘Friends of SABC journalists’ Indiegogo online fundraising initiative was organised by News24 editor Adriaan Basson and opened on Tuesday July 29.

By Michelle Solomon
NFP off to ConCourt; threatens to make country ungovernable if IEC doesn’t allow party on August 3 ballot
Article
/ 4 July 2016

NFP off to ConCourt; threatens to make country ungovernable if IEC doesn’t allow party on August 3 ballot

After party didn’t pay required deposit it sees Electoral Commission infringing on their supporters’ right to vote.

By Staff Reporter
ANC welcomes IEC Concourt judgment
Article
/ 14 June 2016

ANC welcomes IEC Concourt judgment

The Constitutional Court ruled on Tuesday that the local government elections can go ahead on August 3 this year.

By Staff Reporter
Concourt rules that local government elections will go ahead
Article
/ 14 June 2016

Concourt rules that local government elections will go ahead

​The Constitutional Court has ruled that local government elections can go ahead on August 3 without a complete voters’ roll.

By Staff Reporter
Six sets of wise words from Moseneke
Article
/ 20 May 2016

Six sets of wise words from Moseneke

The Mail & Guardian interviewed deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke this week, and we’ve put together this list of some of his words of wisdom.

By Staff Reporter
‘I was my own liberator’ says retiring deputy chief justice Moseneke
Article
/ 20 May 2016

‘I was my own liberator’ says retiring deputy chief justice Moseneke

On Friday deputy chief justice Judge Dikgang Moseneke retired from the Constitutional Court bench after serving there for 14 years.

By Staff Reporter
Expropriation Bill will boost land reform
Article
/ 20 May 2016

Expropriation Bill will boost land reform

The proposed legislation better protects property owners — and is aligned with the Constitution.

By Staff Reporter
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