The Constitutional Court has ordered the admission of IFP MP Mario GR Oriani-Ambrosini as an amicus curiae [friend of the court] in the application launched by a host of legal and constitutional watchdogs to challenge the constitutionality of the action of President Zuma which sought to extend the term of office of the Chief Justice. Within hours of President Zuma having … [Read more...] about IFP Joins Constitutional Court Challenge on Chief Justice Case
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Constitutional Courts Says Only Certain SAPS Employees may go on Strike
The Constitutional Court today confirmed that not all staff employed by the South African Police Service (SAPS) are prohibited from striking. Johan Botes, director in Employment at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr business law firm said the Court confirmed the decisions of the Labour Appeal Courts and Labour Court holding that only those SAPS members employed under the South African … [Read more...] about Constitutional Courts Says Only Certain SAPS Employees may go on Strike
Constitutional Court decision on SAPS Welcomed
Pretoria – The Ministry of Police has noted and welcomed today's decision by the Constitutional Court that police officers employed under the SAPS Act are not allowed to engage in industrial action. "The judgment affirms our view that our members perform an essential service, and therefore should not be allowed to strike. The ministry had argued for all employees of the SAPS … [Read more...] about Constitutional Court decision on SAPS Welcomed
