One of my favourite topics is the issue of land in South Africa. A recent judgment by the Supreme Court of Appeal reinforced the criticism by land activists that government’s decisions seem to favour land owners. The Right to Property enshrined under section 25 of our Constitution is certainly one of the most contested rights […]
Category Archives: Constitution
Constitution, Human Rights, Leadership, Legal Resources Centre, South Africa
Reflections on Fellowship and Contesting the Constitution
11
Jan
Jan
Photo: Tshepo Madlingozi The fast pace of legal practice and constant demand on your faculties and capacity in the public interest sector is often a distraction from gaining perspective about our growth as young social justice lawyers. The Bertha convenings serve as important periods for pausing and stretching our minds. The first year of the fellowship […]
Constitution, Judiciary, Legal Resources Centre, South Africa
Acceptance of the University Gold Medal
24
Mar
Mar
On acceptance of the University Gold Award for the Legal Resources Centre, presented by the University of the Witwatersrand, 23 March 2017 Speech by Janet Love, National Director On behalf of the Legal Resources Centre, I would like to convey our appreciation to the Council of Wits University for the honour and distinction bestowed upon […]
Constitution, Environmental Rights, Extractive Industries, National Government, Rights to Water, Uncategorized
Should fracking happen in South Africa?
06
Jan
Jan
Photo: No Fracking Signs at Prince Albert – by Danie van der Merwe (Flikr) The threat of fracking has been imminent in South Africa for almost a decade. But South Africa is just not ready for fracking. There are many detrimental effects of this mining activity on communities and the environment. The regulatory requirements to mediate […]