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Court reserves judgement in Matatiele case

Judgement in the cross-boundary municipality case involving residents of Matatiele was reserved in the Constitutional Court on Tuesday.

Water rights reduced to a trickle

The Constitutional Court’s dismissal of the challenges to the introduction and implementation of the prepaid water meters is unsatisfactory.

Landmark judgment in favour of poor

In a major legal victory for poor people’s rights to housing and shelter, the Constitutional Court this week struck down the KwaZulu-Natal Slums Act.

Concourt’s heavy burden

The appointments to the Constitutional Court will assume office confronted by, arguably, greater challenges than those the original court faced.

Satchwell makes her case at JSC interviews

Judge Kathy Satchwell on Tuesday dealt swiftly with a complaint that her sexuality made her an unsuitable candidate for the Constitutional Court.

Judge Jafta revisits Hlophe controversy

Judge Chris Jafta had to revisit the controversy over Judge John Hlophe when he was interviewed for a post on the Constitutional Court on Monday.

Ngcobo: Constitutional Court judges must have courage

Chief Justice nominee Judge Sandile Ngcobo said the Judicial Service Commission would have to appoint people of courage to the Constitutional Court.

Another judge withdraws from JSC Concourt interviews

A third candidate to fill vacancies on the Constitutional Court bench has withdrawn, it was reported on Thursday.

Concourt proposes state attachment rules

The Constitutional Court has proposed a set of rules that for the first time will allow attachment of state property for debt.

Opposition backs Moseneke for chief justice

Three opposition parties on Tuesday urged President Jacob Zuma to reconsider his nomination for chief justice.

Apartheid-era cop loses court bid to get job back

The Constitutional Court on Tuesday dismissed a bid by former apartheid policeman Wybrand du Toit to get his job back.

Media fight for public inquiry into Hlophe

Lawyers for various media on Tuesday challenged the JSC’s decision to hold a closed preliminary investigation into a complaint against John Hlophe.

Concourt dark horse takes the lead

He’s been tipped as an outsider for the top judicial job in SA, but Sandile Ngcobo now seems a firm favourite to replace Pius Langa as chief justice.

Court ends minimum sentencing for teenagers

The Constitutional Court has put an end to life imprisonment and minimum sentencing for children aged 16 and 17.