The Constitutional Court has declared the law which governs the communication surveillance activities of the country’s intelligence community unconstitutional. Picture: iStock
While the Constitutional Court ruling declaring some spy laws unconstitutional there are still some loopholes in the surveillance law, writes
Jane Duncan.
South Africa’s Constitutional Court has declared the law which governs the communication surveillance activities of the country’s intelligence community unconstitutional.
The case was based on evidence that the state spied on investigative journalist Sam Sole, of amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism, while he was communicating with a source in the National Prosecuting Authority.
The judgment is a huge advance for privacy and freedom of expression. It means that rogue spies will be less able to manipulate the process to spy on journalists, lawyers, activists and others purely because they are critical of the state.
Schubart Park residents moved to Parkview will stay, says judge
By Zelda Venter
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Pretoria - The Schubart Park residents who were moved to Parkview Units, among other complexes, a decade ago, may continue living there for now.
The Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, turned down an application by the landlord of Parkview Units, Singyung Investments, to have them evicted.
Acting Judge TB Antulay said there were too many disputes regarding the facts between the applicant and the City of Tshwane – which is footing the monthly rental bill – as well as paying for the residents’ water and lights accounts.
The judge frowned upon the fact that the applicant wanted the 373 residents out of the flats. The judge said the application was brought by way of motion proceedings (affidavits before court as well as arguments by the legal representatives).
Iftar events banned as new curfew goes into effect and donations are fleeting during the holy month
People ask me about the prices, and when I answer, they seem very unhappy. Some even beg me to give them lower prices. But the truth is, I am one of these people. I am suffering just like them
Updated 14 April 2021
April 13, 2021 21:37
BEIRUT: The social events, traditions and gatherings usually celebrated during Ramadan will be very different this year in Lebanon as the country continues to grapple with unprecedented economic collapse and a coronavirus (COVID-19) surge.
Leading up to the holy month, preparations for Ramadan were slight in Beirut as only a few signs reminding people to donate could be seen in the city’s main streets. Charity foundations usually rely on the month of Ramadan every year to collect donations but the country’s ability to give is fleeting.
Parliament must consider whether Jacob Zuma is being representative of his office after once again telling the Zondo commission he will not be appearing before it, writes Mcebisi Ndletyana.
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