August 19, 2021

FUL opposes delay to Local Government Elections

MEDIA STATEMENT BY FREEDOM UNDER LAW On Friday the Constitutional Court will hear argument from a number of parties in a vigorously contested constitutional case. The Electoral Commission is asking the Constitutional Court to allow a departure from the constitutionally set time-limit for the country’s local government elections that are currently scheduled for 27 October …

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FUL disappointed in choice of Judge Hlophe to preside over Speaker appointment ceremony

MEDIA STATEMENT BY FREEDOM UNDER LAW The National Assembly is meeting to elect from among its ranks a new Speaker, a person of awesome responsibility in our multi-party democracy. Fittingly the Constitution provides that this solemn ceremony is to be presided over by the Chief Justice or another judge designated by the Chief Justice.  The …

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