by Gregory Solik The application by the Helen Suzman Foundation (Foundation) against the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) raises an important political and legal question: what type of people do we want sitting on the bench? The Foundation wants an order declaring the JSC’s decision to appoint some judges, and not others – Messrs. Jeremy Gauntlett
University of Cape Town and University of Stellenbosch support Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry
University of Cape Town and University of Stellenbosch support Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry Statement from the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University on the breakdown in relations between the police and the Khayelitsha community It is deeply troubling that residents of Khayelitsha fear leaving their homes at night as a result of on-going violence
Minister Motshekga misses two deadlines in Equal Education court case
Equal Education (EE) will be picketing parliament this Thursday (28 June) after multiple failures by Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, to file her answering affidavit. The minister has requested a third extension to the date of her court appearance, which has been denied by EE after two generous extensions have resulted in no action by
The Mdluli judgment underscores the importance of civic activism
Judge Ephraim Makgoba’s decision to interdict Lt General Richard Mdluli from his policing duties is a landmark victory for civil society activism and free press. Read the Corruption Watch press release here. Read the full judgment here.
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