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The outcome of the Michael Komape case illustrates the need for judges to break new ground to realise the democratic contract

A court should consider a punitive costs order if Zuma’s counsel continues a ‘Stalingrad defence’

Section 25 of the country’s supreme law is not the reason for the extremely slow pace of land reform

From Zuma to Steinhoff, the National Prosecuting Authority has its work cut out for it. But can it rise to the occasion?

The fate of the National Prosecuting Authority could be determined at the ANC national conference

SA Titanic needs to do a 180˚ turn in record time if the country is to be rescued from the quagmire

Commissions of inquiry rarely live up to the expectations of those who have demanded their establishment.

South Africa’s “judicial image cannot afford to be further tarnished in this manner”.

Real solutions to deal with the underlying causes of skewed gender demographics must be found.

Mogoeng’s statement was by far the most sustained and tenacious defence of the judicial institution by a sitting chief justice.

‘Analysis’ claiming that the judge in the Shrien Dewani trial was biased has been dismissed.

An appeal court ruling shows how comparative law can go against the tenets of our democracy.

The refusal to listen to the voices of others is a fundamental threat to constitutional democracy.

The National Prosecuting Authority is too important to be captured by a faction. A transparent, comprehensive inquiry is now essential.

The public still cannot read Thuli Madonsela’s Nkandla report and the investigation into Arno Lamoer appears to have reached a standstill.