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In this Brief, the review of Constitutional Court and Supreme Court of Appeal decisions will be examined showing some aspects: the government’s views; the ...

Ace Magashule v the ANC or How not to use the Courts to Settle Political Scores

This brief considers the principles at play in the legal battle between ANC Secretary-General, Ace Magashule, and his party. In his court application, ...

Away from colonialism or not? The Constitutional Court is to decide an important UNISA v Afriforum case on language policy at University level in terms of s 29(2) of the Constitution

This brief explores the review case currently in the Constitutional Court on language policy at the University of South Africa. This case touches on issues of ...

Class Action Law Suits in South Africa

This brief considers the emerging legal field of class and group action law suits in South Africa. Previously uncommon and undefined in law, these cases are ...

Constitutional damages: Recent decisions in focus

This brief explores the concept of “constitutional damages” in South Africa and why they were awarded to the loved ones and survivors in the Life Esidimeni ...

This Brief gives an update on the HSF’s pending court case against the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

A glimpse into the tensions between the Judiciary and other constitutional entities.