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[OSALL @OSALLSA]

The judiciary: Corrupt, or partners in realising a transformed society?
The Assessment of the Impact of Decisions of the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court of Appeal on the Transformation of Society Final Report is available at https://t.co/hhfREmZ9zb
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[Bowmans @Bowmans_Law]

IN THE NEWS🇿🇦| @fscasouthafrica has officially introduced the #ConductStandard significantly enhancing the regulatory framework applicable to benefit administrators of #RetirementFunds governed by the Pension Funds Act. More in this @saifm_za publication: https://t.co/ZbhpF95PBR

[Legal Resources Centre @LRCSouthAfrica]

🌊 On 16–17 Sept, Wild Coast communities & environmental groups head to the Constitutional Court to challenge Shell’s renewed seismic survey rights — defending livelihoods, culture, spiritual rights & our oceans. Read more: https://t.co/LOzzPJGjZx #WildCoast #LRC #NoToOilAndGas

[OSALL @OSALLSA]

Women-led global first for SA lawtech in co-operation with @JSAdvs
https://t.co/7KSSUuYKx0

[SERI @SERI_RightsSA]

[OPEN LETTER] Today, SERI & the Inner City Federation issued an open letter to the President, Minister of Human Settlements, and Premier of Gauteng calling for urgent implementation of the Khampepe Commission’s findings on the Usindiso Building fire.

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[Karyn Maughan @karynmaughan]

JUST IN: The Madlanga Inquiry will begin its public hearings on 17 September.

[Bowmans @Bowmans_Law]

IN THE NEWS🇿🇦| Effective 19 Sept 2025, important changes to the rules governing the proceedings in the High Courts will come into force - marking a significant milestone in the development of #ClassAction #litigation. More in this @Bizcommunity article: https://t.co/aXwHyoyN6G

[OSALL @OSALLSA]

#J20SouthAfrica proceedings can be located on the SABC news channel https://t.co/SSEhIFhJBh and on the @OCJ_RSA YouTube channel at https://t.co/so3BLlHx5e

[CanLII Connects @CanLIIConnects]

"Supreme Court of Canada: Silence Can Breach the Contractual Duty of Good Faith Honesty" - 2020 SCC 45 ~ Scott Bower, Michael Theroux, Ranjan Agarwal, Russell Kruger and Patrick Schembri @BennettJonesLaw https://t.co/h3thBMSzbS

[Mail & Guardian @mailandguardian]

Despite dozens of appeals, the South African government is determined to give Sasol and its partners the go-ahead. But activists will not stop the fight. https://t.co/kIF8wcYSfZ

[Stéphane Cottin @cottinstef]

The ECHR, the HRA and Protecting Human Rights in the UK: A View from International Law by Emma McClean :: SSRN https://t.co/qvJyOeYMLD

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on progress in the national effort to contain the Covid-19 pandemic, 11 January 2021 https://t.co/qCg8Ghxc4P

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

President #Ramaphosa: To reduce congestion and the high risk of transmission, Cabinet has decided that the 20 land ports of entry that are currently open will be closed until the 15th of February for general entry and departure.

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

- diplomats,
- the departure of foreign nationals,
- daily commuters from neighbouring countries who attend school in South Africa.

The full list of exemptions will be contained in the regulations.

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

People will be however still be allowed to enter or depart the country for:
- the transportation of fuel, cargo & goods,
- emergency medical attention for a life-threatening condition,
- the return of South African nationals, permanent residents or persons with other valid visas,

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

President #Ramaphosa: All beaches, dams, lakes, rivers, public parks and public swimming pools in #hotspot areas will be closed. As before, botanical gardens, national parks & other parks where access control measures & entry limitations are in place may remain open to the public

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

President #Ramaphosa: The sale of alcohol from retail outlets and the on-site consumption of alcohol is still not be permitted.

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

President #Ramaphosa: It remains compulsory for every person to wear a mask in a public space.

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

President #Ramaphosa: The hours of curfew will now start at 9pm and end earlier, at 5am.

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

As before, this does not include #funerals and other limited exceptions as detailed in the regulations, such as #restaurants, #museums and #gyms. Funerals may not be attended by more than 50 people, and there needs to be social distancing, hand sanitising and mask wearing.

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

President #Ramaphosa: Given the risk of widespread transmission, most indoor and outdoor gatherings will not be permitted. This includes social gatherings, religious gatherings, political events, traditional council meetings and gatherings at sports grounds.