John Jeffery
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Sex work decriminalisation postponed
While some lobbyists have welcomed the delay, others believe it will have negative consequences
Job rights, better healthcare and taxes: What life could look like for SA sex workers
Mia Malan interviews Deputy Justice Minister, John Jeffery, and United Nations special rapporteur on the right to health, Tlaleng Mofokeng, about what’s next for sex workers
NPA battles ghosts past and present
The national director of public prosecutions is up against internal stonewalling that is rooted in the Zuma years of state capture
Families, justice minister, NPA challenge Rodrigues’ attempt to escape prosecution
Rodrigues had attempted to halt proceedings permanently
Editorial: Zuma’s end would only be the start
Has the SABC fired or blacklisted so many commentators for holding anti-Zuma views that Hlaudi Motsoeneng has to step into the breach?
Thuli Madonsela’s conspiracy theories don’t wash
"Madonsela’s assertions that I wanted to reduce the footprint of her office are incorrect," states the writer.
ANC: Judicial independence crucial to democracy
The ANC government, in particular under the Zuma presidency, has strengthened the judiciary’s independence, and findings otherwise are not factual.
Zuma’s new Cabinet not all it’s cracked up to be
While Jacob Zuma’s Cabinet reshuffle has been lauded by many, some have questioned the motives behind the move and a few of the new appointments.
Privacy Bill no threat to bloggers
It is a pity that the media has not given much attention to the positive aspects of the Protection of Personal Information Bill, writes John Jeffery.