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National Qualifications Framework Act (67 of 2008)

Posted on 11 12, 201913 12, 2019

By Gary MoorePosted In: Research, Rule of LawLeave a comment

Author: Gary Moore Date: 11 December 2019 The National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008[1] was amended in 2010 and 2012.[2] The Act will be amended further when a 2019 Amendment Act[3] comes into operation.[4] In issue is whether the 2008 Act,...Read More

Considering arguments against the constitutionality of the Riotous Assemblies Act and related matters

Posted on 11 12, 201910 01, 2020

By Martin van StadenPosted In: Articles, Rule of LawTagged: Rule of LawLeave a comment

Author: Martin van Staden Date: 11 December 2019 The nature of constitutionalism lies in its checks and balances – limitations – on government power. Prior to the advent of constitutionalism, governments, in the form of kings, dictators, and popular democracies,...Read More

Legal policy brief: The Traditional Courts Bill, 2017

Posted on 25 11, 201925 11, 2019

By Martin van StadenPosted In: Research, Rule of LawLeave a comment

Author: Martin van Staden Date: 25 November 2019 INTRODUCTION The Traditional Courts Bill, 2017, is intended to fill the void left by those provisions of the Apartheid-era Black Administration Act that empowered traditional leaders to adjudicate disputes and hear charges of certain...Read More

Press release: Rule of Law Project in court to protect free expression, equality at law

Posted on 16 09, 201916 09, 2019

By Rule of Law ProjectPosted In: Press releases, Rule of LawTagged: Rule of LawLeave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 16 September 2019 Press release Rule of Law Project in court to protect free expression, equality at law Legislation which governs hate speech must be interpreted in line with the constitutional right to freedom of expression, and...Read More

Pension Funds Act (28 of 1956)

Posted on 11 07, 201912 07, 2019

By Gary MoorePosted In: Research, Rule of LawLeave a comment

Author: Gary Moore Date: 11 July 2019 The Pension Funds Act, 1956[1] provides for the registration and regulation of pension funds.[2] Pension funds must be registered under the Act before commencing pension-fund business.[3] Anyone who contravenes[4] this requirement is guilty...Read More

Press release: Interference in home rentals sector economically and constitutionally reckless

Posted on 13 06, 201913 06, 2019

By Rule of Law ProjectPosted In: Press releases, Rule of LawTagged: Rule of LawLeave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 13 June 2019 Press release Interference in home rentals sector economically and constitutionally reckless The Rule of Law Project believes the Tourism Amendment Bill represents a legally and economically unjustifiable intervention in the private and commercial affairs...Read More

Review of laws governing electricity provision

Posted on 13 06, 201913 06, 2019

By Gary MoorePosted In: Research, Rule of LawLeave a comment

Author: Gary Moore Date: 13 June 2019 This memorandum considers legislation[1] governing electricity provision, and Eskom in particular. It is concluded that the legislation violates the Rule of Law in some respects. Before Eskom was established, the provision of electricity...Read More

Electoral Act (73 of 1998)

Posted on 01 05, 201907 05, 2019

By Gary MoorePosted In: Research, Rule of LawLeave a comment

Author: Gary Moore Date: 1 May 2019 The Constitution[1] in its founding provisions[2] declares that South Africa is founded on values which include universal adult suffrage and a national common voters’ roll,[3] that there is a common South African citizenship,[4] and that...Read More

Press release: UCT Council vote on would be discriminatory and violate academic freedom

Posted on 29 03, 201929 03, 2019

By Rule of Law ProjectPosted In: Press releases, Rule of LawTagged: Rule of LawLeave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 29 March 2019 Press release UCT Council vote on Saturday 30 March would be unlawful, discriminatory and violate academic freedom On Saturday 30 March, University of Cape Town (UCT) council members will vote on a controversial motion...Read More

Legal opinion on UCT vote to boycott Israeli institutions

Posted on 28 03, 201929 03, 2019

By Rule of Law ProjectPosted In: Articles, Rule of LawTagged: Rule of LawLeave a comment

Author: Adv Mark Oppenheimer Date: 28 March 2019 INTRODUCTION 1. The Consultant is the Free Market Foundation’s Rule of Law Project. The Free Market Foundation is an independent public benefit organisation founded in 1975 to promote and foster an open...Read More

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