The print media is again under fire for its failure to 'transform' and to 'diversify'. Parliament has been scrutinizing the country's leading media groups and has found them wanting. They have failed to meet the requirements laid down by President Zuma earlier this year when he had said that it was imperative for ownership and staffing patterns of media organizations to … [Read more...] about Demographic Representivity and the Media
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Mr Malema’s suspension should not surprise anyone
The FW de Klerk Foundation has taken note of the decision of the ANC's National Disciplinary Committee to suspend Julius Malema for breaching various provisions of the ANC's constitution. Mr Malema's suspension should not surprise anyone. Nobody in any organisation can alienate so many powerful factions so abrasively for so long without paying a price. Whatever Malema's … [Read more...] about Mr Malema’s suspension should not surprise anyone
President Zuma and the Balance Between the Executive and the Judiciary
The Centre for Constitutional Rights is deeply concerned about the comments that President Zuma made Tuesday in Parliament regarding the relative powers of the executive and the judiciary with regard to the formulation of policy. The President is reported to have said that he wished to "reiterate our view that there is a need to distinguish the areas of responsibility between … [Read more...] about President Zuma and the Balance Between the Executive and the Judiciary
The Rule of Law and Constitutions in Rapidly Changing Societies
In a speech to the London Solicitors Litigation Association on 25 October F W de Klerk spoke about the rule of law and constitutions in rapidly changing societies. He said that the new South Africa was founded on the premise that no-one - no majority, no minority, no individual - should ever again be able to unjustly deprive anyone - whether a majority, a minority or an … [Read more...] about The Rule of Law and Constitutions in Rapidly Changing Societies
Center for Constitutional Rights Welcomes Arms Deal Judicial Inquiry
The appointment of a judicial commission of inquiry into the so-called arms deal is to be welcomed for two reasons. Firstly, a judicial inquiry is welcomed because the judges who will head the commission of enquiry not only have irreproachable integrity but also possess the requisite skills and expertise to conduct such an enquiry. Secondly, it is to be welcomed as a positive … [Read more...] about Center for Constitutional Rights Welcomes Arms Deal Judicial Inquiry
