In a landmark victory for judicial independence and survivors of sexual violence, the Constitutional Court has ruled in favour of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), represented by the Legal Resources Centre (LRC), affirming the independence of South Africa’s military courts. On 20 December 2024, the Constitutional Court handed down judgment in the case of […]
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On the 20th of December 2024, the Constitutional Court delivered judgement declaring section 25 of the Limpopo Traditional Leadership and Institutions Act 6 of 2005 (‘the Limpopo Act’) unconstitutional. Section 25 of the Limpopo Act provided that a traditional council may, with the approval of the Premier, levy a traditional council rate upon every taxpayer […]
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Celebrating Geoff Budlender SC: A Lifetime of Leadership in Justice and Equality with the George Bizos Human Rights Award We are honoured to announce that Geoff Budlender SC has been named the fourth recipient of the George Bizos Human Rights Award, an accolade that recognizes exceptional leadership and lifelong dedication to the cause of justice […]
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[vc_row 0=””][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text 0=””]Press Release – Amicus Intervention Obo CGE[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text 0=””]Published by the Legal Resources Centre [icon type=”icon-clock”] 30 July 2018[/vc_column_text][rev_slider_vc alias=”news-press-release”][vc_column_text 0=””] Today, 30 July 2018, the Pretoria High Court set aside a decision made by South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation to recognise and confer immunity on Dr Grace Mugabe, wife […]