Violence against women - Part II: Evaluation and recommendations
This 2-part brief series considers whether the law and society are working effectually to protect women from violence.
Violence against women - Part I: Case studies and legal mechanisms
This 2-part brief series considers whether the law and society are working effectually to protect women from violence.
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 arbitration, but not to Michael Komape’s family.
Reflections on the Minimum Wage Bill
This brief considers the current status of the National Minimum Wage Bill, its limitations and whether its impact will achieve its intended purpose – to advance economic development and social justice.
Legal Costs Orders - An Underused Tool For Accountability - Part II: The Present And Future
This brief - Part II in a two-part series - examines ongoing litigation where high-ranking public officials face the prospect of being ordered to pay legal costs in their personal capacities.
Legal Costs Orders - An Underused Tool For Accountability - Part I: A Look Through The Case Law
This brief is the first in a two-part series and will consider case law examining principles regarding cost awards against public officials in their personal capacity.
How should the National Energy Regulator respond to Eskom’s application for a retrospective reimbursement of R66.7bn for the period 2014 to 2017?
The HSF participated in public hearings on 11 May 2018, organised by the National Energy Regulator to receive comments on Eskom’s retrospective refund claim of R66.7bn. This brief analyses the substance of this claim and highlights the refusal by Eskom to confront the reality of a changed energy landscape.
Judging the Judges
This Brief considers circumstances in which judges can be impeached for gross misconduct specifically considering the case of Judge Nkola Motata