The Harm In Qwelane

This is the second brief dealing with the Constitutional Court’s decision in Qwelane v South African Human Rights Commission. This brief considers the issues ...

This brief details the HSF's ongoing litigation against the JSC.

This brief raises issues around the JSC methodology.

The Judicial Battleground

This brief considers the general state of the judiciary and makes the point that given the current judicial and political climate the selection of the next ...

This Brief discusses the Justice Administered Fund Bill

The Life Esidimeni Arbitration: the legal basis for granting the Award

This brief discusses the legal basis for granting R1.2 million in damages to each claimant in the Life Esidimeni Arbitration Award.

The Marikana costs judgment recently handed down by the Constitutional Court is a result of Constitution’s commitment to the separation of powers.

The Presidential Address To The Nation: 21 April 2020

This brief sets out the key features and implications of the President’s address on 21 April 2020.

The Office of the Public Protector is not beyond review or criticism. But there is an important line that needs to be drawn beyond which criticism can ...

The Public Protector, The Committee And The Courts – What To Do With The Judicial Findings?

This brief explores the constitutional role of the Section 194 Committee tasked with establishing whether Public Protector Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane has committed ...