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South African Citizenship Act (88 of 1995)

Posted on 15 11, 201816 11, 2018

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

Author: Gary Moore Date: 11 November 2018 The Constitution[1] states that all citizens are equally entitled to the rights, privileges and benefits of citizenship and equally subject to the duties and responsibilities of citizenship.[2] National legislation must provide for the acquisition,...Read More

Superior Courts Act (10 of 2013)

Posted on 14 11, 201814 11, 2018

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Author: Gary Moore Date: 14 November 2018 The Superior Courts Act, 2013[1] states that it is an Act to rationalise, consolidate and amend the laws relating to the Constitutional Court, Supreme Court of Appeal and High Court; and to make...Read More

Press release: Police oversight regime constitutionally inadequate

Posted on 05 11, 201806 11, 2018

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5 November 2018 Press release Police oversight regime is constitutionally inadequate New research by the Rule of Law Project has revealed that the Independent Police Investigative Directorate Act (IPID Act) contravenes certain notions of the Rule...Read More

Financial Markets Act (19 of 2012)

Posted on 31 10, 201831 10, 2018

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Author: Gary Moore Date: 31 October 2018 The Financial Markets Act, 2012[1] states that it is an Act to provide for[2] the regulation of financial markets, inter alia.[3] The Act stipulates that it must be interpreted in a manner that...Read More

Independent Police Investigative Directorate Act (1 of 2011)

Posted on 26 10, 201826 10, 2018

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Author: Gary Moore Date: 26 October 2018 The Constitution[1] states[2] that national security must[3] be pursued in compliance with the law,[4] and is subject to the authority of Parliament and the national executive.[5] Security services must act[6] i.a.w. the Constitution and the...Read More

Video: 75% is what it will take to change section 25 of Constitution

Posted on 17 09, 201817 09, 2018

By Robert VivianPosted In: Rule of Law, VideosTagged: Rule of LawLeave a comment

Summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC5KtWsguNo&t Full presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0KqVfu5Sf0

Protection of Investment Act (22 of 2015)

Posted on 10 08, 201810 08, 2018

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Author: Gary Moore Date: 10 August 2018 The Protection of Investment Act, 2015[1] declares that it is an Act to provide for protection of investors regardless of nationality[2] and their investments.[3] It commenced in July 2018.[4] The explanatory memorandum which...Read More

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (28 of 2002)

Posted on 01 08, 201801 08, 2018

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Author: Gary More Date: 1 August 2018 The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002[1] states that it is a statute to make provision for equitable access to[2] the nation’s mineral[3] resources.[4] Concentration of resources leading to “possible” limitation of...Read More

African judges defend the Rule of Law

Posted on 24 07, 201825 07, 2018

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

Author: Gary Moore Date: 24 July 2018 A 1992 Treaty established the Southern African Development Community (“SADC”) to promote growth and development. All subcontinental countries up to Tanzania and DRC are members. The Treaty declares that member states must observe human rights and the Rule of Law,...Read More

Press release: Subdivision and land use laws hinder land reform and are unconstitutional

Posted on 23 07, 201823 07, 2018

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 23 July 2018 Press release Subdivision and land use laws hinder land reform and are unconstitutional Research conducted by the Rule of Law Project has found that two Acts of Parliament dealing with land use are...Read More

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