Constitutional Court of South Africa
The Constitutional Court of South Africa was established in 1994 by South Africa's first democratic constitution: the Interim Constitution of 1993. In terms of the 1996 Constitution the Constitutional Court established in 1994 continues to hold office.
Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg tells Egypt: Don't use the US Constitution as a ... - Catholic Online
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![]() Washington Times | Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg tells Egypt: Don't use the US Constitution as a ... Catholic Online "I might look at the constitution of South Africa," Ginsburg suggested. "It really is, I think, a great piece of work that was done," she said. Ginsburg seemingly turned a blind eye to the nearly one million South Africans who have fled the country ... Why Obama Loves Ginsburg Best Justice Ginsberg publicly denigrates Constitution on Egyptian TV Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg snubs the US Constitution |
Published on Saturday 11th of February 2012 03:57:27 AM
Ruling on silk status susceptible to appeal - GCB/JBC - Politicsweb
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![]() Independent Online | Ruling on silk status susceptible to appeal - GCB/JBC Politicsweb 1 The status of senior counsel or as it is more commonly known, silk, has a long and proud tradition in South Africa and other Commonwealth countries. It is generally recognised as a marker of experience and excellence in forensic advocacy. Bars could challenge silks ruling |
Published on Saturday 11th of February 2012 03:57:27 AM
Top court rereads the riot act in Satawu case - Business Day
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Top court rereads the riot act in Satawu case Business Day THE Constitutional Court this week grappled with the wording of a section of a law that allows a claim for "riot damage" against a body that organised a march, in this case the South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union (Satawu). |
Published on Saturday 11th of February 2012 03:57:27 AM
President hasn't power to confer SC status on advocates - Phatudi J - Politicsweb
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![]() Times LIVE | President hasn't power to confer SC status on advocates - Phatudi J Politicsweb This was a prerogative power bestowed on State President by the Constitution (The Republic of South Africa Constitution Act 32 of 1961, (1961 Constitution)) that provides that the '[State President] shall, . have power 1 8 [10] Added thereto, ... Advocate disputes conferral of Silk status Court rules president cannot grant Senior Counsel status |
Published on Saturday 11th of February 2012 03:57:27 AM
Power of constitutional review is real issue behind attack on judiciary - Mail & Guardian Online
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Power of constitutional review is real issue behind attack on judiciary Mail & Guardian Online As he compellingly showed, that charge cannot be justified and most certainly not against the members of the Constitutional Court, nor against the judges who head South Africa's high courts. All were appointed under the present Constitution. |
Published on Saturday 11th of February 2012 03:57:27 AM
NYT Says 'Old' Constitution Outdated for Failing to Guarantee 'Entitlements ... - Wall Street Journal
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NYT Says 'Old' Constitution Outdated for Failing to Guarantee 'Entitlements ... Wall Street Journal The commitment of some members of the Supreme Court to interpreting the Constitution according to its original meaning in the 18th century may send the signal that it is of little current use to, say, a new African nation. And the Constitution's waning ... Press On: Our Constitution is under attack |
Published on Saturday 11th of February 2012 03:57:27 AM
Justice Edwin Cameron: The Power of Rights - TheSouthAfrican
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![]() TheSouthAfrican | Justice Edwin Cameron: The Power of Rights TheSouthAfrican On 25 January Justice Edwin Cameron, Justice of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, gave The Law Commission's annual Lord Scarman Lecture in London, entitled “What you can do with rights”. Carol Freeman sat down to chat to him before he took the ... What you can do with rights – Justice Edwin Cameron |
Published on Saturday 11th of February 2012 03:57:27 AM








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