Thabo Mbeki undermined South Africa's constitution by putting his party first: Former South African president Thabo Mbeki at May Day celebrations in 2003. He failed to challenge a decision by the ANC to recall him in 2008. EPAIn a recent speech, former South African President Thabo Mbeki decried the failure of parliament to act against President Jacob Zuma after the … [Read more...] about Thabo Mbeki undermined South Africa’s constitution by putting his party first | The Conversation
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SA News: Albie Sachs: Free housing, food or education was not promised in the Constitution
Albie Sachs: Free housing, food or education was not promised in the Constitution: He said during the drafting of the Constitution, the assumption the drafters adopted was that South Africa was an unjust society which needed changing. Important issues “Our Constitution presupposes a need for change and the powers granted by the ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: Albie Sachs: Free housing, food or education was not promised in the Constitution
Former Constitutional Court Judge speaks out on the role of pro bono lawyers in protecting the Constitution
Former Constitutional Judge Justice Yacoob was at Bowman Gilfillan Africa Group’s Pro Bono event this week to talk about the notion of lawyers acting against government institutions. Justice Yacoob said at the event that law should be used as a weapon in order to achieve greater good in society. He explained that pro bono lawyering began in South Africa during the days of the … [Read more...] about Former Constitutional Court Judge speaks out on the role of pro bono lawyers in protecting the Constitution
How South Africans can use their constitution to fight for social justice | The Conversation
AIDS activists protest outside South Africa's parliament in Cape Town. ReutersSeasoned South African social rights activist Mark Heywood is of the view that the country’s constitution can be championed by any citizen, in the courts if need be, to achieve almost any objective for social justice. Heywood sets out his argument in an absorbing chapter – Seize the power! The … [Read more...] about How South Africans can use their constitution to fight for social justice | The Conversation
Celebrating 20 Years of South Africa’s Constitution
The Ichikowitz Family Foundation in partnership with Constitution Hill celebrates 20 years of South Africa’s Constitution by unveiling a unique multi-media exhibition, immortalising people, places and events which laid the foundations for the country’s democracy that culminated in its renowned Constitution. This innovative multi-media experience IT’S A FINE LINE combines … [Read more...] about Celebrating 20 Years of South Africa’s Constitution
