CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
ARTICLE: BRACKENFELL: THE AFTERMATH
The EFF obtained a permit for a demonstration by 100 people. In the event, an estimated 2 000 of its supporters descended on the suburb. Hardly any of the protesters wore masks and far exceeded the 500 permitted at outdoor meetings under COVID19 regulations. According to the SAHRC some protesters were carrying golf clubs, axes and stones. They caused serious damage to the Brackenfell Post Office, to traffic lights and roads and to a car dealership. They burned a fire engine and set fire to grass.
STATEMENT: MR ZUMA WITHDRAWS FROM ZONDO COMMISSION
The FW de Klerk Foundation welcomes the decision of Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo to take action against former president, Jacob Zuma, for leaving the Commission on 20 November without permission following the dismissal of his application for Justice Zondo to recuse himself.
STATEMENT: BRACKENFELL
The FW de Klerk Foundation is deeply concerned about the situation that is developing at Brackenfell High School in the northern suburbs of Cape Town. The EFF has announced its intention to hold a major demonstration outside the high school tomorrow – Friday 20 November – where students are busy writing their matric exams. There is a possibility that members of the local community might once again gather at the school at the same time in their efforts to ‘defend’ the school.
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THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE MUST BE HEARD: THE NECESSITY OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN LAW-MAKING
While South Africa is meant to be a participatory democracy, recent events have highlighted concerns about Parliament listening to the people.
CONSTITUTIONAL CROSSFIRE: LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS DURING 2023
During 2023, Parliament considered a mix of positive legislation and legislation that falls seriously short of constitutional standards.
SOE BILL GETS THE NOD: CABINET APPROVES LANDMARK SOE BILL
The SOE Bill proposes a significant structural change to address challenges in South Africa’s strategic State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). While aiming to provide a unified oversight structure, concerns linger about its effectiveness.
CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES
- Equality
- Non-racialism
- Gender Rights
- The Constitution
- The Rule of Law
- Multiparty Democracy
- Personal Rights
- Cultural, Religious and Language Rights
- Freedom of Expression and Political Rights
- Social and Economic Rights
- Property Rights
- Education
- Access To The Courts, Information And Fair Adminstration