FUL welcomes suspension of Judge Hlophe
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
December 14, 2022
Category: News 2022
JCC ruling against Judge Kriegler
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
August 1, 2022
Media Statement issued by Freedom Under Law, Section27, Defend our Democracy Campaign, Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Seri and Corruption Watch
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
June 30, 2022
Advocate Mkhwebane suspended – but not Judge Hlophe
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
June 10, 2022
Gauteng High Court dismisses Judge Hlophe’s review application
Freedom Under Law welcomes the dismissal by a full bench of the Gauteng High Court of Judge President Hlophe\’s application to review the Judicial Service Commission
May 6, 2022
Former Minister Bathabile Dlamini sentenced
Nobody can be pleased to see a once powerful person humbled. But Freedom Under Law is gratified that its ongoing battle to clean up the
April 1, 2022
Judith February appointed Executive Officer
Johannesburg – Tomorrow Judith February takes over at Freedom Under Law as its new Executive Officer. A lawyer and a respected governance specialist and analyst,
March 31, 2022
Civil Society calls for no new interviews at JSC until code of conduct and criteria for appointment in place
Nine civil society organisations have called on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) not to proceed with any new interviews for judicial appointment until the JSC
March 3, 2022
Judicial Service Commission proceedings: Tuesday 1 to Friday 4 February 2022
This week the Judicial Service Commission will be interviewing a shortlist of four senior judges in order to advise the President on the selection of
February 1, 2022
In Memoriam: Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu
Like all in South Africa, Freedom Under Law mourns the loss of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. His contributions to the life of our democracy –
December 26, 2021