The National Council of Provinces gave its stamp of approval to the Protection of State Information Bill when it adopted the final draft.
The ConCourt heard of register rigging at the Free State ANC’s provincial conference, and must decide if the decisions made there were unlawful.
The ConCourt has dismissed an application to appeal an SCA ruling regarding the validity of a land contract between a municipality and Giant Concerts.
Judge has warned of the danger of politicising courts, even though the motion is of national interest, writes Andisiwe Makinana.
Sheryl Cwele’s partner in crime, Frank Nabolisa, has filed papers in the ConCourt, requesting leave to appeal against his conviction for drug dealing.
Politicians have had their frustrations with the courts and from time to time they have expressed them in terms that rightly give cause for concern.
In a move likely to surprise the legal fraternity, the justice department has cancelled the bid process for its proposed review of the judiciary.
Judge Selby Baqwa has told a crime conference that transformation of the judiciary is a human imperative in a constitutional democracy.
The government might have thought that, after the ConCourt delivered its judgment Sanral’s e-tolling matter, a new era had been ushered in.
The ConCourt had hard words for the City of Tshwane, as it ordered that plans be made to restore former residents of Schubart Park to their homes.
A Constitutional Court ruling highlights the vital role of a free press in our developing democracy.
Last week the Constitutional Court surprised few in the legal community when it overturned the high court order of Judge Bill Prinsloo.
Mpho Moshe Matheolane wonders to what extent the law is looked upon with a scrutinising eye outside the fields of law practice and academia.
The ConCourt on Thursday set aside an interim interdict preventing Sanral from instituting toll fees on some of Gauteng’s major roads.
The tribunal set up by the Judicial Service Commission to deal with the complaint against John Hlophe by the ConCourt could face a legal challenge.
The Judicial Conduct Committee has recommended a tribunal be appointed to look into the complaint by Constitutional Court judges against John Hlophe.
President Jacob Zuma’s choice of Raymond Zondo for top court judge has been undermined by the notion that it was a done deal.
President Jacob Zuma has appointed Judge Raymond Zondo to the Constitutional Court, the presidency said.
DA leader Helen Zille says President Jacob Zuma has heeded calls for more extensive consultation before appointing Constitutional Court judges.
Whenever our courts find flaws in the laws that come before them, they are fearless in declaring provisions of those laws unconstitutional.
Prospective Constitutional Court judges were grilled on their interpretations of separation of powers. Niren Tolsi analyses the process.
As interviews in the selection of a new Constitutional Court judge came to an end, Ray Zondo appeared to hold an advantage over his three rivals.
With only four candidates applying for a vacancy at the Constitutional Court, there are rumours that Ray Zondo will merely rubberstamp appointments.
Candidates for the Constitutional Court will be given full interview time, initially each candidate was allegedly allocated only 15 minutes.
The ConCourt has given reasons for dismissing the case to force the City of Jo’burg to provide plans to move residents from Saratoga Avenue.
The Constitutional Court is to hand down its ruling on extending the eviction deadline of occupiers of a building on Saratoga Avenue on Thursday.
Parliamentarians have held heated final deliberations on draft legislation to restructure the Hawks in line with a Constitutional Court judgment.
Sometimes the courts need to intervene to remind the government it is of the people, by the people, writes <b>Khaya Dlanga</b>. Not of or by the ANC.
Whatever the ultimate determination of the John Hlophe complaint, it will represent a failure for the judicial system.
Applicants for various judicial positions have faced tough questions from politicians about their records and statements.
The Judicial Services Commission has set up a litigation commission to deal with the matter involving Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe.
The JSC is still deciding what to do about John Hlophe’s alleged bid to influence ConCourt judges over corruption charges against President Zuma.