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Constitutional Court

Activists vow to oppose Secrecy Bill in court
Article
/ 30 November 2012

Activists vow to oppose Secrecy Bill in court

The National Council of Provinces gave its stamp of approval to the Protection of State Information Bill when it adopted the final draft.

By Andisiwe Makinana
ConCourt reserves judgment in ANC Free State case
Article
/ 29 November 2012

ConCourt reserves judgment in ANC Free State case

The ConCourt heard of register rigging at the Free State ANC’s provincial conference, and must decide if the decisions made there were unlawful.

By Niren Tolsi
ConCourt dismisses land contract appeal involving eThekwini
Article
/ 29 November 2012

ConCourt dismisses land contract appeal involving eThekwini

The ConCourt has dismissed an application to appeal an SCA ruling regarding the validity of a land contract between a municipality and Giant Concerts.

By Sapa
Opposition mulls ConCourt option
Article
/ 22 November 2012

Opposition mulls ConCourt option

Judge has warned of the danger of politicising courts, even though the motion is of national interest, writes Andisiwe Makinana.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Sheryl’s partner in crime to appeal against drug conviction
Article
/ 1 November 2012

Sheryl’s partner in crime to appeal against drug conviction

Sheryl Cwele’s partner in crime, Frank Nabolisa, has filed papers in the ConCourt, requesting leave to appeal against his conviction for drug dealing.

By Glynnis Underhill
Editorial: Don’t buck the rule of law
Article
/ 26 October 2012

Editorial: Don’t buck the rule of law

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.

By Editorial
Review of judicial powers called off
Article
/ 26 October 2012

Review of judicial powers called off

In a move likely to surprise the legal fraternity, the justice department has cancelled the bid process for its proposed review of the judiciary.

By Niren Tolsi
Transformation of judiciary ‘imperative’
Article
/ 25 October 2012

Transformation of judiciary ‘imperative’

Judge Selby Baqwa has told a crime conference that transformation of the judiciary is a human imperative in a constitutional democracy.

By Staff Reporter
Simelane case shows need for rational executive decisions
Article
/ 11 October 2012

Simelane case shows need for rational executive decisions

The government might have thought that, after the ConCourt delivered its judgment Sanral’s e-tolling matter, a new era had been ushered in.

By Serjeant At The, Bar Author and Tim Spira
ConCourt: City of Tshwane must restore Schubart Park slum
Article
/ 9 October 2012

ConCourt: City of Tshwane must restore Schubart Park slum

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.

By Phillip De Wet
Cementing the right to publish and be damned
Analysis
/ 5 October 2012

Cementing the right to publish and be damned

A Constitutional Court ruling highlights the vital role of a free press in our developing democracy.

By Comment Author
E-tolling case an opportunity for Concourt to define its ambit
Article
/ 28 September 2012

E-tolling case an opportunity for Concourt to define its ambit

Last week the Constitutional Court surprised few in the legal community when it overturned the high court order of Judge Bill Prinsloo.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
The price of justice
Article
/ 26 September 2012

The price of justice

Mpho Moshe Matheolane wonders to what extent the law is looked upon with a scrutinising eye outside the fields of law practice and academia.

By Mpho Moshe Matheolane
Tolling unlikely before matter returns to court
Article
/ 20 September 2012

Tolling unlikely before matter returns to court

The ConCourt on Thursday set aside an interim interdict preventing Sanral from instituting toll fees on some of Gauteng’s major roads.

By Niren Tolsi
Hlophe tribunal faces first hiccup
Article
/ 6 September 2012

Hlophe tribunal faces first hiccup

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.

By Glynnis Underhill
JSC tribunal must investigate Hlophe, says conduct committee
Article
/ 6 September 2012

JSC tribunal must investigate Hlophe, says conduct committee

The Judicial Conduct Committee has recommended a tribunal be appointed to look into the complaint by Constitutional Court judges against John Hlophe.

By Sapa
Judiciary: Appointment queried on gender grounds
Article
/ 17 August 2012

Judiciary: Appointment queried on gender grounds

President Jacob Zuma’s choice of Raymond Zondo for top court judge has been undermined by the notion that it was a done deal.

By Glynnis Underhill
Raymond Zondo appointed as ConCourt judge
Article
/ 14 August 2012

Raymond Zondo appointed as ConCourt judge

President Jacob Zuma has appointed Judge Raymond Zondo to the Constitutional Court, the presidency said.

By Sapa
Zuma accedes to DA’s call for more consultation on judges
Article
/ 5 July 2012

Zuma accedes to DA’s call for more consultation on judges

DA leader Helen Zille says President Jacob Zuma has heeded calls for more extensive consultation before appointing Constitutional Court judges.

By Sapa
Politicisation of poor law is no solution
Article
/ 15 June 2012

Politicisation of poor law is no solution

Whenever our courts find flaws in the laws that come before them, they are fearless in declaring provisions of those laws unconstitutional.

By Staff Reporter
Judicial autonomy frightens the JSC
Article
/ 14 June 2012

Judicial autonomy frightens the JSC

Prospective Constitutional Court judges were grilled on their interpretations of separation of powers. Niren Tolsi analyses the process.

By Niren Tolsi
Hard punches and soft-peddling by JSC in Con Court interviews
Article
/ 9 June 2012

Hard punches and soft-peddling by JSC in Con Court interviews

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.

By Niren Tolsi
Concerns raised over ConCourt four
Article
/ 7 June 2012

Concerns raised over ConCourt four

With only four candidates applying for a vacancy at the Constitutional Court, there are rumours that Ray Zondo will merely rubberstamp appointments.

By Staff Reporter
JSC denies sidelining judges
Article
/ 1 June 2012

JSC denies sidelining judges

Candidates for the Constitutional Court will be given full interview time, initially each candidate was allegedly allocated only 15 minutes.

By Glynnis Underhill
ConCourt gives reasons for dismissing Saratoga case
Article
/ 24 May 2012

ConCourt gives reasons for dismissing Saratoga case

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.

By Sapa
ConCourt’s Saratoga Avenue eviction ruling expected
Article
/ 23 May 2012

ConCourt’s Saratoga Avenue eviction ruling expected

The Constitutional Court is to hand down its ruling on extending the eviction deadline of occupiers of a building on Saratoga Avenue on Thursday.

By Sapa
Heated debate over Hawks restructuring
Article
/ 16 May 2012

Heated debate over Hawks restructuring

Parliamentarians have held heated final deliberations on draft legislation to restructure the Hawks in line with a Constitutional Court judgment.

By Emsie Ferreira
In the Constitution we trust
Article
/ 3 May 2012

In the Constitution we trust

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.

By Staff Reporter
Hlophe saga must be resolved for the sake of our legal system
Article
/ 26 April 2012

Hlophe saga must be resolved for the sake of our legal system

Whatever the ultimate determination of the John Hlophe complaint, it will represent a failure for the judicial system.

By Staff Reporter
Politicians grill ‘outspoken’ judges
Article
/ 20 April 2012

Politicians grill ‘outspoken’ judges

Applicants for various judicial positions have faced tough questions from politicians about their records and statements.

By Niren Tolsi
Special commission to deal with Hlophe matter
Article
/ 17 April 2012

Special commission to deal with Hlophe matter

The Judicial Services Commission has set up a litigation commission to deal with the matter involving Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe.

By Staff Reporter
JSC still to decide how to handle Hlophe matter
Article
/ 17 April 2012

JSC still to decide how to handle Hlophe matter

The JSC is still deciding what to do about John Hlophe’s alleged bid to influence ConCourt judges over corruption charges against President Zuma.

By Niren Tolsi
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