Pierre De Vos

Free expression or hate speech, and what it means for the Jon Qwelanes

Article Carl Collison - 26 Aug 2016

The stage is set for a high court trial that should provide clarity on sections of the Equality Act.

‘Unacceptable’ that King Zwelithini ‘fobbed off’ xenophobia task team – DA

Article Agencies Author & Staff Reporter - 7 Apr 2016

Following xenophobic comments about foreign nationals last year, Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has been accused of hate speech.

Concourt DID find Zuma failed to uphold Constitution

Article bogdan TagDiv - 5 Apr 2016

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

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

Article bogdan TagDiv - 31 Mar 2016

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.

Commentariat: Rent-a-quote or valuable insight?

Article Niren Tolsi - 15 Dec 2011

The top commentators in South Africa talk about their influence or lack thereof.

State probe of judiciary causes unease

Article bogdan TagDiv - 25 Nov 2011

Government announced that it is going to assess the transformation of the judiciary, including the judgments of the Constitutional Court.

Secrecy Bill: Actually, minister, you got it wrong

Article bogdan TagDiv - 24 Nov 2011

The claim that international precedent does not show a need for a public interest clause in the secrecy Bill has been challenged by legal experts.

Maharaj ‘barking up wrong tree’ in charging journalists

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Nov 2011

News that Mac Maharaj's attorneys laid charges against the M&G and two of its journalists comes as a surprise, writes Pierre de Vos.

ANC to appeal ‘Shoot the boer’ ban as ruling slammed

Article bogdan TagDiv - 13 Sep 2011

The ANC will appeal the decision to ban the singing of Dubhula I'bunu or "shoot the boer" in a ruling slammed by advocates of free speech.

Down by law

Article Chris Roper - 9 Sep 2011

Does anyone remember a time when lawyers occupied an affectionate place in the heart of society, rather than their more recent bleak outhouse?

Ncgobo’s last judgment

Article bogdan TagDiv - 12 Aug 2011

Many of SA's elite legal fraternity gathered at the Constitutional Court to pay their respects to the outgoing chief justice.

The elusive Ministerial Handbook

Article bogdan TagDiv - 15 Apr 2011

In recent years the Ministerial Handbook has been held up as putting an official stamp on the spending habits of ministers.

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Lester Kiewit - 25 Feb 2020

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Lloyd Gedye - 25 Feb 2020

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Paddy Harper - 25 Feb 2020

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Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The Amnesty International report found that the South African government continues to miss its own education upgrading targets

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Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

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Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

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SAB Zenzele Kabili B-BBEE share scheme

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

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TFSAs are the gymnasts of the retirement savings world

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

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Achieving the litmus test of social relevance

Derek Davey - 24 Feb 2020

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Derek Davey - 24 Feb 2020

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Response to the report of the independent assessors

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

VUT welcomes the publishing of the report of the independent assessors to investigate concerns of poor governance, leadership, management, corruption and fraud at the university.