CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
PODCASTS
SUBMISSIONS
SPEECHES
EVENTS
ARTICLE: HOW NGOS SHOULD ENGAGE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION IN SOUTH AFRICA
The Constitution of South Africa remains one of the most admirable and progressive documents in the history of the world. It contains broad civil, political and socio-economic rights, it embraces the duties of the State and it strengthens the collective wellbeing of its citizens. Nevertheless, reality looks different and the aspirations made 25 years ago have repeatedly been destroyed by among others, rampant corruption, growing inequality and bad governance.
ARTICLE: ANOTHER FOREIGN POLICY HEADACHE FOR SOUTH AFRICA: INVESTIGATING PRIME MINISTER MODI
South Africa is this week hosting the emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa – BRICS) group summit. In the meanwhile, the Muslim Lawyers Association (the Association) has reportedly lodged a complaint with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and further called for the arrest of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. This, on the basis of a recently released United Nations (UN) report accusing India’s security forces of gross human rights violations in India’s Kashmir province. Suffice to say, the NPA has acquiesced to the request from the Association and announced that the NPA will be investigating Mr Modi for his alleged role in war crimes and human rights violations.
ARTICLE: THE HEALTH OF SOCIETY?
The health of South African society is a perennial concern for many, whether in relation to race relations and social cohesion, the state of governance and government, or the economy and livelihoods.
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