Media release from Freedom Under Law Quotes attributed to, and inquiries: Johann Kriegler 082 652 0920 / jckrieg@mweb.co.za Killing of Cloete and Thomas Murray The apparent assassination of BOSASA liquidator poses a threat to the rule of law and to South Africa’s constitutional democracy. Freedom Under Law notes with deep concern reports of the killing …
By Judith February and Chris Oxtoby A judicial conduct tribunal began sitting this week (on Tuesday, 21 February) to consider a complaint by civil society organisation Unite Behind against Gauteng High Court judge Tintswalo Annah Nana Makhubele. She is accused of gross misconduct, which could result in her impeachment, while she was chair of the interim board of …
The Constitutional Court’s electronic case management and filing systems are vital to its functioning. The justices and their staff are entitled to the best available technical aids while the public is entitled to ready and accurate information about the work of the Court. Media reports claim that Constitutional Court records are not being properly maintained online, that …
Somehow the stunning news that Thulani Maseko has been gunned down in cold blood comes as no surprise. A ceaseless and fearless human-rights lawyer, an outspoken critic of the regime in his beloved Eswatini, Thulani had all too long suffered at the hands of a heedless regime. But he lived by the motto: My head …
Freedom Under Law welcomes the decision by the President yesterday to suspend the Judge President of the Western Cape High Court, Judge MJ Hlophe, in terms of section 177 (3) of the Constitution. On 25 July 2022 the Judicial Service Commission recommended to the President that he suspend Judge President Hlophe, this as a consequence …
The South African Judicial Service Commission 2009-2022 Is the performance of the JSC up to scratch? FUL has examined the JSC’s roles in appointing and disciplining judges and produced this report. It has also submitted to the JSC a number of recommendations for the future. The report was launched virtually on 29 November 2022 — …
A member of FUL’s International Advisory Board On 5 November 2022 Freedom Under Law had the privilege and singular pleasure of congratulating its oldest office-bearer on the occasion of his one-hundredth birthday. Until his retirement from active practice ten years ago, Sir Sydney Kentridge KCMG KC was undoubtedly the foremost advocate in the English-speaking world. …
Freedom Under Law notes the ruling by Judge Zondi, sitting as the Judicial Conduct Committee and dated 29 July 2022, in respect of a complaint made by Vuyani Ngalwana SC against Judge Johann Kriegler (FUL\’s chairperson) on 20 April 2021. Mr Ngalwana alleged breach of at least nine different articles of the Code of Judicial …
NGOs condemn Minister Motsoaledi’s attack on Helen Suzman Foundation Three features distinguish our country from many other young democracies: first, respect for the Rule of Law; second, a vibrant civil society; and, thirdly and crucially, a fearless judiciary. This week we saw a glaring instance of executive abuse of all these features. Minister of Home …
Again and again, Advocate Mkhwebane has embroiled her office in legal battles unrelated to her constitutional duty as Public Protector. The courts have repeatedly made damning findings, in respect not only of her competence but also of her motives and integrity. For instance, in July 2019 the Constitutional Court said that she had put forward …
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