In Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union and Others v AngloGold Ashanti Ltd t/a AngloGold Ashanti and Others 2022 (8) BCLR 907 (CC), substantive requirements for lawful secondary strikes.

In Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Another v British American Tobacco South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Others [2022] 3 All SA 332 (SCA), prohibition on the sale of tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and related products an unjustifiable limitation of the rights to dignity, and bodily and psychological integrity.

In Member of the Executive Council for the Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs: Free State v Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality and Others [2022] 3 All SA 403 (FB), application by MEC for court to review and declare on the alleged unlawful appointment of municipal managers.

The issue of legal privilege is discussed in the context of the fact that the public has a constitutional right to of access to information - a right which can be accessed for an array of reasons.

In Centre for Child Law v Director-General: Department of Home Affairs and Others 2020 (8) BCLR 1015 (2020 (6) SA 199) (ECG), s 10 of the Births and Deaths Registration Act invalid and inconsistent with the Constitution as an unmarried father can’t give notice of the birth of his child under his surname, in the absence of the child’s mother or without her consent.

In Magistrates’ Commission and Others v Lawrence and Another (Helen Suzman Foundation as amicus curiae) [2022] 1 All SA 321 (SCA), a non quorate Appointments Committee, therefore decisions taken, including the shortlisting of candidates, had to be set aside. Process fundamentally flawed.

In Electoral Commission of South Africa v Democratic Alliance and Others [2021] 4 All SA 52 (SCA), the Electoral Commission’s power to adjudicate disputes is limited to the administrative mechanics of an election, and as such must act within the powers lawfully conferred on it.

A comprehensive analysis by Professor Hennie Klopper of the problem of medical negligence claims in the public sector, and a discussion of proposed solutions to address the issue. It is one which has rapidly escalated to crisis proportions and needs to be addressed.

In the fourth of a six-part series showcasing champions of the rule of law in Africa, Khrushchev Ekwueme of Olaniwun Ajayi LP talks to Craig Sisterson about lawyers’ roles in supporting the court system.

The South African Human Rights Commission has begun its national investigative hearing into the July unrest in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.

In the third of a six-part series showcasing champions of the rule of law in Africa, Karim Anjarwalla of ALN talks to Craig Sisterson.

In this second of a six-part series showcasing champions of the rule of law in Africa, Vlad Movshovich of Webber Wentzel talks to Craig Sisterson about the ability of the rule of law to withstand threats.

In this third of a six-part series showcasing champions of the rule of law in Africa, Karim Anjarwalla, Managing Partner of ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna (A&K), talks to Craig Sisterson about the unsung heroes in everyday life who uphold and strengthen the rule of law.

In the first of a six-part series, Abidjan-based Jamal Fofana of Asafo & Co. in Côte d'Ivoire talks to Craig Sisterson about educating people on the rule of law concept and thus making an impact on society.

In the second of a six-part series showcasing champions of the rule of law in Africa, Vlad Movshovich of Webber Wentzel talks to Craig Sisterson.

In the first of a six-part series showcasing champions of the rule of law in Africa, Jamal Fofana of Asafo & Co. in Côte d'Ivoire talks to Craig Sisterson about educating people on the rule of law concept and thus making an impact on society.

Suggestions that neighbourhood watch forums need to be more closely regulated need to take into account their constitutional right to both exist and to protect themselves and their property. 

Does the vaccination proof-requirement amount to unfair discrimination against people who are not vaccinated? The answer is quite simply ‘NO’. As we discuss here.

In Sithole and Another v Sithole and Another 2021 (6) BCLR 597 (CC), the Constitutional Court confirmed an order declaring s 21(2)(a) of the Matrimonial Property Act unconstitutional and invalid. Henceforth, all marriages which in terms of the Black Administration Act were automatically out of community of property are now marriages in community of property.

In African Transformation Movement v Speaker of the National Assembly and Others [2021] 2 All SA 757 (WCC), in a vote of no confidence against the President, decision whether to vote by open or secret ballot lay with the Speaker. The courts can only interfere if the Speaker did not apply her mind to her decision.