CASAC mourns the death of Ben Turok
CASAC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ben Turok, a veteran of the liberation struggle in South Africa.
SA party funding delegation heads to Britain
As the Electoral Commission (IEC) readies itself to implement the Political Party Funding Act, a small delegation heads to the United Kingdom from the 11th to 14th of November on a study visit to examine how their Electoral Commission regulates and manages the disclosure of private funding to political parties.
Casac’s Lawson Naidoo reacts to Vrede dairy project ruling
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CASAC has embarked on a joint constitutional literacy project in high schools in the Western Cape
The HUP is a student led non-profit company and human rights organisation, committed to advancing the human good and achieving constitutionally mandated human rights through various outreach programs.
IEC Shortlisted Candidates Names Released
The Office of the Chief Justice recently released a media statement on the shortlisted candidates to fill vacancies at the Electoral Commission. Twenty six (26) candidates were shortlisted after the 31 May 2018 closing date.
CASAC seeks personal costs order against Public Protector
CASAC is a seeking a punitive personal costs order against Public Protector, Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane, in its application to review and set aside the Report on the Vrede Dairy Farm.
CASAC has launched an application in the North Gauteng High Court to review and set aside the Public Protector’s Report on the Vrede Dairy Project.
We believe that Ms Busisiwe Mkhwebane has failed to discharge her duties in terms of the Constitution and the Public Protector Act in that she failed to conduct a thorough investigation, and wilfully ignored crucial information that has been in the public domain regarding the looting of public resources and other irregularities in the Vrede Dairy Project.
Resignation of former President Jacob Zuma
In his resignation speech last night former President Jacob Zuma disingenuously and desperately tried to portray himself as a staunch upholder and defender of the Constitution and the laws of South Africa. We know otherwise – from his (mis)conduct and what the courts have determined in several judgments - he has been found wanting in upholding the Constitution and his solemn oath of office.
Roundtable Discussion: The “New” Public Protector, One Year On
CASAC’s Executive Secretary, Mr Lawson Naidoo and Dr Makhosi Khoza, a former ANC MP were guest speakers at a roundtable discussion recently hosted by the Catholic Bishop’s Liaison Office and the Hanns Seidel Foundation.
STATEMENT BY CASAC CHAIRPERSON, SIPHO PITYANA ON PASSING OF MAMA EMMA MASHININI
I'm deeply saddened by news of the passing of an inspirational leader, a working class hero, and a mother to so many of my generation.
