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Constitutional Court

Hawks fly in the face of justice
Article
/ 20 May 2016

Hawks fly in the face of justice

SA knows what happens when law enforcement units are used for political ends.

By Lauren Kohn
Gauteng defies the public protector
Article
/ 20 May 2016

Gauteng defies the public protector

The Nkandla Concourt should have helped a small black-owned business owed R9.6m by the provincial government but it hasn’t.

By Phillip De Wet
Street names should recognise all heroes, Concourt hears
Article
/ 19 May 2016

Street names should recognise all heroes, Concourt hears

The City of Tshwane is applying to the court for leave to appeal against an order by the full bench of the High Court in Pretoria.

By Staff Reporter
New South African identity must emerge
Article
/ 18 May 2016

New South African identity must emerge

Nuanced debates are needed to have meaningful conversations about South Africa, 20 years into our democracy.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
Nkandla ruling is a short, sharp lesson in democracy
Analysis
/ 6 May 2016

Nkandla ruling is a short, sharp lesson in democracy

The Constitutional Court’s judgment on Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla demonstrates the difficulties facing the continent, argues Bheki Makhubu.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma reprimands ministers, former minister over Nkandla – Presidency
Article
/ 22 April 2016

Zuma reprimands ministers, former minister over Nkandla – Presidency

The letters were sent to Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi, his predecessor Geoff Doidge, and former police minister Nathi Mthethwa.

By Staff Reporter
‘A vote for the ANC is a vote for the Constitution’ – Zuma
Article
/ 16 April 2016

‘A vote for the ANC is a vote for the Constitution’ – Zuma

Zuma’s manifesto launch speech referred to the Constitution. Earlier this month the Concourt ruled he failed to uphold this supreme law, however.

By Staff Reporter
Cosatu wants Walus parole to be fought in the Constitutional Court
Article
/ 14 April 2016

Cosatu wants Walus parole to be fought in the Constitutional Court

On Thursday the Pretoria High Court dismissed the application for leave to appeal the release of Chris Hani’s killer, Janusz Walus.

By Staff Reporter
Mbeki weighs in on Concourt’s Nkandla judgment
Article
/ 11 April 2016

Mbeki weighs in on Concourt’s Nkandla judgment

The full text of former president Thabo Mbeki’s response to the Constitutional Court judgment.

By Thabo Mbeki Author
ANC says DA complaint to Parliament Ethics Committee is ‘bizarre’
Article
/ 7 April 2016

ANC says DA complaint to Parliament Ethics Committee is ‘bizarre’

The DA reported the Speaker and the ANC MPs who “abetted the President (Jacob Zuma) contravene the Constitution” to Parliament’s Ethics Committee.

By Staff Reporter
ANC veterans tell President Zuma to step down
Article
/ 6 April 2016

ANC veterans tell President Zuma to step down

ANC veterans and civil society members met at the steps of the Concourt on Wednesday and demanded that President Jacob Zuma resign.

By Staff Reporter
Did Zuma break his oath of office?
Article
/ 6 April 2016

Did Zuma break his oath of office?

Concourt stated that Zuma might have been following wrong legal advice but that did not detract from the illegality of his conduct.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
Why ANC MPs rejected the Zuma impeachment motion
Article
/ 6 April 2016

Why ANC MPs rejected the Zuma impeachment motion

ANC MPs voted to keep Zuma in the power seat to ensure their own survival, writes Matuma Letsaolo.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Scandal-ridden Zuma survives impeachment motion
Article
/ 5 April 2016

Scandal-ridden Zuma survives impeachment motion

The National Assembly motion to remove Jacob Zuma as president was lost on Tuesday evening, with 233 votes against his impeachment.

By Staff Reporter
Concourt DID find Zuma failed to uphold Constitution
Article
/ 5 April 2016

Concourt DID find Zuma failed to uphold Constitution

On Tuesday the Presidency issued a statement saying the Concourt did not find that President Jacob Zuma broke his oath of office. Experts disagree.

By Michelle Solomon
Opposition move to have Speaker Mbete recuse herself from Zuma impeachment
Article
/ 5 April 2016

Opposition move to have Speaker Mbete recuse herself from Zuma impeachment

Opposition MPs demanded that Parliamentary Speaker Baleke Mbete recuse herself as they said she was implicated in the Concourt’s Nkandla judgment.

By Staff Reporter
Fact sheet: How to remove a South African president
Article
/ 5 April 2016

Fact sheet: How to remove a South African president

While the process to impeach a South African president is straightforward, there is one big hurdle to face first.

By Michelle Solomon
SANDF slams union for calling for Zuma to step down
Article
/ 4 April 2016

SANDF slams union for calling for Zuma to step down

The SA National Defence Force also warned against using its members to advance or pursue political ambition, saying it would not be tolerated.

By Staff Reporter
The Constitution is a social contract – Gordhan
Article
/ 4 April 2016

The Constitution is a social contract – Gordhan

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Monday that the ANC needs to rediscover and reclaim its original purpose.

By News 24
Zuma will stay in office – ANC
Article
/ 1 April 2016

Zuma will stay in office – ANC

"The president humbled himself and apologised to the nation," ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe said on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma should make way for new leaders – Mathews Phosa
Article
/ 31 March 2016

Zuma should make way for new leaders – Mathews Phosa

“The whole country now waits with bated breath to hear whether […] the ANC will do the right thing and relieve us of this crippling nightmare.”

By News 24
ConCourt lessons for Zuma: How to be presidential
Article
/ 31 March 2016

ConCourt lessons for Zuma: How to be presidential

In today’s Nkandla judgment delivered at the Con Court, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng gave President Jacob Zuma tips on how to be presidential.

By Athandiwe Saba
Nkandla expenditure was not a ‘normal political mistake’ – Pierre de Vos
Article
/ 31 March 2016

Nkandla expenditure was not a ‘normal political mistake’ – Pierre de Vos

Constitutional law expert Pierre de Vos said on Thursday that the Con Court’s Nkandla ruling showed that the president’s breach was a personal one.

By News 24
Thuli Madonsela – ConCourt confirmed I did my job
Article
/ 31 March 2016

Thuli Madonsela – ConCourt confirmed I did my job

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela was vindicated by the Constitutional Court on Thursday regarding her 2014 Nkandla report.

By Raeesa Pather
Six bizarre explanations for the Nkandla “fire pool”
Article
/ 31 March 2016

Six bizarre explanations for the Nkandla “fire pool”

The Mail & Guardian has tracked down the bizarre comments made by the president’s staunchest defenders to explain his Nkandla ‘fire pool’.

By Pontsho Pilane
Eight ridiculous things said about Thuli
Article
/ 31 March 2016

Eight ridiculous things said about Thuli

Following the release of her report on Nkandla, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela was ridiculed and abused by ANC members.

By Pontsho Pilane
ANC, politicians react to ConCourt’s Nkandla ruling
Article
/ 31 March 2016

ANC, politicians react to ConCourt’s Nkandla ruling

The ANC, Public Protector and various political figures responded the Constitutional Court’s judgment on Thursday.

By News 24
National Assembly acted incorrectly on Nkandla – ConCourt
Article
/ 31 March 2016

National Assembly acted incorrectly on Nkandla – ConCourt

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng said on Thursday that the NA’s resolution to set aside the Public Protector’s report on Nkandla is invalid.

By News 24
Madonsela the ‘Biblical David’ that slayed the Nkandla giant – Chief Justice
Article
/ 31 March 2016

Madonsela the ‘Biblical David’ that slayed the Nkandla giant – Chief Justice

In a unanimous Constitutional Court judgment, the Chief Justice said: "The president failed to uphold, defend and respect the Constitution."

By News 24
Concourt: Zuma failed to uphold the Constitution
Article
/ 31 March 2016

Concourt: Zuma failed to uphold the Constitution

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has said that the remedial action taken by the public protector against President Zuma had a binding effect.

By Genevieve Quintal
D-day for Nkandla Concourt ruling
Article
/ 31 March 2016

D-day for Nkandla Concourt ruling

The Constitutional Court will today pass judgment regarding Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home. Here’s what that will entail.

By Genevieve Quintal
Editorial: Lessons from Zuma’s senseless battle over Nkandla
Article
/ 31 March 2016

Editorial: Lessons from Zuma’s senseless battle over Nkandla

Once the case got to the Constitutional Court Zuma had to concede almost at once. This battle of Stalingrad was over.

By Editorial
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