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The law must rest on solid foundations
The Helen Suzman Foundation’s director has to be selective about which battles it chooses to fight
The new guardians of democracy
Stellenbosch University has set up a new unit to investigate the state of global democratic values
Foreign direct investment boosts African megaprojects
West Africa overtook East Africa in a construction boom that stretches the continent.
Justice is so much more than just the law
There can be no dignity without access to the social rights enshrined in the Constitution
Municipality impounding informal traders’ goods ‘unlawful’
The eThekwini municipality’s power to impound and confiscate the goods belonging to traders was found to be unconstitutional, invalid and unlawful.
Court orders Hawks head Anwa Dramat be reinstated
The ruling, which is seen as a "resounding victory for the Constitution", must remain in force throughout the police ministry’s appeal process.
Future uncertain for Sapa staff, as industry tributes pour in
Despite management’s assurances, it has emerged that many Sapa staff were unaware that they would be retrenched and have to reapply for their jobs.
Sars official brought down by an affair gone wrong
Johann van Loggerenberg has resigned from Sars, allegedly after a lawyer made a number of claims against him in a complaint to the revenue service.
Sars: Ivan Pillay remains suspended
The deputy commissioner is still suspended after a CCMA resolution regarding his initial suspension over alleged involvement in a rogue spy unit.
Sars and Pillay settle dispute
The CCMA has confirmed that Sars and suspended deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay have settled the matter of his alleged involvement in a rogue unit.
Nhleko to appeal court ruling invalidating Hawks head Dramat’s suspension
Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko’s lawyer said the papers "should be served" on Friday.
Helen Suzman Foundation welcomes Dramat judgment
The foundation on Friday welcomed the Pretoria high court ruling that the police cannot unilaterally suspend Hawks boss Anwa Dramat.
National key points: The list you weren’t meant to see
The list of national key points has finally been released, unexpectedly, after years of attempts by the minister of police to keep it secret.
Suspension notice for Gauteng Hawks head withdrawn
The Hawks have withdrawn the suspension notice for its Gauteng head, Major-General Shadrack Sibiya, with no reasons provided.
Asbestos payout came too late
Delays in the department of labour added to dying pensioner’s distress.