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2026-05-11 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Political Loyalty vs Constitutional Duty: Parliament’s Dilemma in Holding the President Accountable
The Constitutional Court judgment in Economic Freedom Fighters and Another v Speaker of the National Assembly and Others(CCT 35/24) [2026] ZACC 17 represents a pivotal moment in South Africa’s constitutional jurisprudence on executive accountability. At its core, the case exposes a persistent tension within parliamentary democracy: the pull of political loyalty to a sitting President versus the constitutional duty to hold the executive to account.
2026-05-04 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa celebrates academic excellence at the Mangaung Correctional Centre
Unisa recently held graduations and awards ceremony at the Mangaung Correctional Centre, recognising incarcerated individuals' academic progress, and as part of the centre's rehabilitation interventions geared at transforming and preparing them to reintegrate into society.
2026-04-21 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa law expert's scholarly work geared to assist victims of GBV
South Africa is plagued by the scourge of gender-based violence, which has been classified as a national disaster by the government. For years, Prof Jolandi le Roux-Bouwer's research has focused on intimate violence and the criminal laws that respond to it.
2026-04-08 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa conducts successful legal awareness outreach in Mamelodi
The university's Law Clinic recently conducted a successful community outreach programme in Mamelodi as part of its ongoing Public Legal Education and Access to Justice Campaign.
2026-03-03 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa Law Clinic strengthens institutional ties
The Unisa Law Clinic recently hosted the Executive Dean of the College of Law for a meaningful meet-and-greet engagement to discuss strategic priorities for the year ahead.
2026-03-02 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Imbizo targets fraud and corruption on a national scale
The recent Fraud and Corruption Imbizo, hosted jointly by Unisa and the South African Police Service, reflected the shared commitment of the two organisations to ethical leadership, accountable governance and the responsible use of emerging technologies within the criminal justice system.
2026-02-26 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa conference brings together global digital technology experts
The university is hosting its three-day Digital Technology Conference at the CSIR Convention Centre, bringing together global thought leaders, policymakers, industry experts and students to explore how inclusive and transformative technologies can drive sustainable development across Africa.
2026-02-10 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa to host Digital Technology Conference
Taking place from 24 to 26 February, DTC 2026 will bring together delegates from across the globe under the theme "Harnessing inclusive and transformative technologies for sustainable development".
2026-01-23 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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CLAW participates in the 2025 BRICS Law Consortium Forum
Unisa's College of Law participated in the 2025 BRICS Law Consortium Forum, at which BRICS law schools signed a Memorandum of Intent, which concretises intentions to foster long-lasting and mutually beneficial working relationships.