Superior Courts Act (10 of 2013)
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 …
Category: Rule of Law
Press release: Police oversight regime constitutionally inadequate
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 …
Financial Markets Act (19 of 2012)
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 …
Independent Police Investigative Directorate Act (1 of 2011)
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] …
Protection of Investment Act (22 of 2015)
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 …
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (28 of 2002)
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 …
African judges defend the Rule of Law
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 …
Press release: Subdivision and land use laws hinder land reform and are unconstitutional
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 …
Mine Health and Safety Act (29 of 1996)
Author: Gary Moore Date: 23 July 2018 The Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996[1] states[2] that it is a statute to provide for protection of the health and safety of employees and other persons at …