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22 May 2013
                       
 
 
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09 May 2013
 
 
Sale in execution regulations remain anti-competitive despite era of consumer protection
WERKSMANS ATTORNEYS
Distressed sales and bank repossessed sales in execution continue to be a desirable option for most bargain hunters such as savvy first time home owners and investors across the country. Discounted...
 
 
03 May 2013
 
SERI: Statement by Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa, non-profit organisation, Mayor of Joburg warned to house poor or face being held in contempt of court (03/05/2013)
STATEMENT
Today, the Johannesburg High Court directed the Executive Mayor, City Manager and Director of Housing for the City of Johannesburg ("the City") to personally explain why the City has not acted to...
 
 
22 Apr 2013
 
More toll roads proposed – DA
ROADS
More toll roads have been proposed by the SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) at a closed meeting, the DA said on Sunday. "At a [parliamentary] portfolio committee of transport strategic...
 
 
12 Apr 2013
 
E-tolls to cost R200 for most motorists
E-TOLLS
Ninety per cent of motorists travelling on Gauteng roads will pay less than R200 a month on e-tolling, the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) said on Friday. "Travelling on Gauteng's...
 
 
11 Apr 2013
 
 
 
The Accidental Ambassador: From parliament to Patagonia
VIDEO
'The Accidental Ambassador' follows on from the successful Tony Leon autobiography, 'On the Contrary: Leading the Opposition in a Democratic South Africa' to showcase Leon’s wit and sense of...
 
 
E-tolls to begin within next two months
E-TOLLS
E-tolling on Gauteng roads will begin within the next two months, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) said on Thursday. "What we are now waiting for is the completion of the...
 
 
04 Apr 2013
 
Presidency ordered to disclose Khampepe report
WEBBER WENTZEL
On 17 June 2008 the Mail & Guardian newspaper submitted an application in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 2 of 2000 (PAIA) to the Presidency for access to a report on the...
 
 
13 Mar 2013
 
 
 
National Director of Public Prosecutions v Elran (CCT 56/12) [2013] ZACC 2
Constitutional Court
Today, the majority of the Constitutional Court upheld an appeal by the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) against a judgment of the Full Court of the South Gauteng High Court,...
 
 
08 Mar 2013
 
 
 
Daily podcast – March 8, 2013
PODCAST
The National Planning Commission on Thursday rubbished the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (or Numsa) claim that Democratic Alliance economic policies formed the basis of the African...
 
 
07 Mar 2013
 
Employers support changes in Labour Act
LABOUR ACT
The National Employers' Association of South Africa (Neasa) has pledged its support to Constitutional Court action to have sections of the Labour Relations Act changed. "Neasa fully supports the...
 
 
04 Mar 2013
 
EE: Statement by Equal Education, a civil rights movement, Constitutional Court admits Equal Education as 'a friend of the Court' in school pregnancy matter (04/03/2013)
STATEMENT
The Constitutional Court has admitted Equal Education (EE) as a 'friend of the Court' in a court case that will decide whether school governing bodies can suspend pregnant learners. The Free State...
 
 
01 Mar 2013
 
The possibility of peaceful and free elections in Kenya
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
As Kenya’s 4 March 2013 general elections approach, many within and outside the country, continue to caution against the possible recurrence of violence. The difference between carnage and...
 
 
Municipality CPA exemptions set aside
EXEMPTIONS
The High Court in Pretoria on Thursday set aside a government notice which exempted low and medium capacity municipalities from having to comply with the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). Ruling in...
 
 
26 Feb 2013
 
When a presidential candidate is charged with grave crimes
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
On Friday 15 February 2013, the High Court of Kenya finally made a ruling on the suitability of the Jubilee Alliance presidential candidate, Uhuru Kenyatta, to contest the March 4 elections. In its...
 
 
23 Feb 2013
 
CFCR: Statement by Johan Kruger, Centre for Constitutional Rights Director, on legal practice and the independence of the legal profession (23/02/2013)
STATEMENT
The Rule of Law and separation of powers are entrenched in the foundational values and principles of the Constitution. Section 1 of the Constitution determines that South Africa is founded upon the...
 
 
 
                       
 
 
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