Author: Jade Tess Weiner
Published:
18
Jun
2018
This 2-part brief series considers whether the law and society are working effectually to protect women from violence.
Briefs
GBV
Social Justice
Legal
Women
Author: Jade Tess Weiner
Published:
18
Jun
2018
This 2-part brief series considers whether the law and society are working effectually to protect women from violence.
Briefs
GBV
Social Justice
Legal
Women
Author: Michelle Toxopeüs
Published:
14
Jun
2018
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.
Briefs
Strengthening the Judicial System
Constitutional Court
Legal
Justice
Author: Jade Tess Weiner
Published:
13
Jun
2018
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.
Economy
Briefs
Author: Cherese Thakur
Published:
22
May
2018
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.
Briefs
Strengthening the Judicial System
Legal
Justice
Author: Cherese Thakur
Published:
22
May
2018
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.
Briefs
Strengthening the Judicial System
Legal
Justice
Author: Anton van Dalsen
Published:
15
May
2018
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.
Briefs
Infrastructure
Eskom
Energy
NERSA
Author: Jade Weiner
Published:
10
May
2018
This Brief considers circumstances in which judges can be impeached for gross misconduct specifically considering the case of Judge Nkola Motata
Briefs
Justice
Violence against women - Part II: Evaluation and recommendations
