Africa to host 11th World Congress of Constitutional Law for the first time
The International Association of Constitutional Law (IACL) has announced that it will host its 11th World Congress of Constitutional Law in South Africa from 5...
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A one-of-a-kind country: Part 3
Corruption
You simply cannot get away from it.
It’s literally in our daily news. And not only during serious debate. But in a manner of “if you don’t laugh you will cry” kind of thing. Take the illustrious Zapiro as an example – renowned for sketching his views …
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Power coupled with duty, the Intercape story
Courts are not designed to govern. That is the government’s job, involving budget allocations and tough choices, sometimes between life and death.
The distribution of powers between the legislature, the executive and the judiciary create a carefully crafted …
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The Constitutional Court declares provisions of the Copyright Act unconstitutional
Blind SA vs Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition and Others
The Constitutional Court of South Africa has declared the Copyright Act unconstitutional to the extent...
Constitutional Court ruling on Muslim marriages
On 28 June 2022, the Constitutional Court confirmed the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling in Women’s Legal Centre Trust v President of the Republic...
Release of prisoner on medical parole
In Democratic Alliance v National Commissioner of Correctional Services and Others [2022] 2 All SA 134 (GP), urgent applications were brought by the Democratic Alliance (DA)...
Court changes Divorce Act
On 11 May 2022 the Pretoria High Court declared that Section 7(3)(a) of the Divorce Act, 70 of 1979, is inconsistent with the Constitution and...
Your right to have access to healthcare in South Africa
The Constitution protects your rights by providing assistance and benefits. Access to healthcare is a basic human right. The right to healthcare services can however...
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Court asked to change divorce law to allow spouses married out of community of property right to claim assets
The Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, has reserved judgment in an application that could pave the way for divorcing spouses, married out of community of property...
Saying no to the jab could mean saying goodbye to your job
On 21 January 2022, the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (“CCMA”) handed down an arbitration award in the matter between Theresa Mulderij v Goldrush...
