Constitutional Law

26
Oct

If the Municipality Rejects Your Building Plans, Consider PAJA

Article courtesy of Law Dot News | Property Law & Constitutional Law If the Municipality Rejects Your Building Plans, Consider... “The Constitution guarantees that administrative action will be reasonable, lawful and procedurally fair. It also makes sure that you have the right to request reasons for administrative action that negatively affects you.” (Department of Justice and Constitutional Development) Bureaucratic decisions
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4
Jan

A Victim of Sexual Harassment Must Report It “Immediately”

Article courtesy of Law Dot News | Sexual Harassment A Victim of Sexual Harassment Must Report It “Immediately” “…sexual harassment is a heinous and horrendous conduct since it undermines the dignity of women and the values enshrined in our Constitution.” (Extract from judgment below) Employers have a strong duty to provide a safe workplace for their employees, and to protect
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30
Jan

Private Schools and Parents Behaving Badly – the Expulsion Option

“…it can hardly be in the best interests of all concerned for this family to remain at the School” (Extract from judgment below) With the new School Year now well under way, let’s have a look at a recent court decision of interest to all schools, parents and learners. Importantly, this case involves not a state-controlled public school but a

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