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FILE: The Constitutional Court is the home of the South African Constitution. Picture: EWN

Hugh glenister

ConCourt ruling on independence of Hawks welcomed

By Masego Rahlaga

The ConCourt has ruled the Hawks are fully independent from govt and protected from political pressure.

  • FILE: Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. Picture: AFP.

    Parts of SAPS Act struck down

    The ConCourt made the ruling in relations to clauses pertaining to the running of the Hawks.

    2773 days ago
  • FILE: The Constitutional Court will decide whether the Hawks are fully independent & can replace the former Scorpions. Picture: EWN

    ConCourt ruling on Hawks' independence expected

    The court will decide whether the Hawks are fully independent & can replace the former Scorpions.

    2773 days ago
  • Hawks. Picture: Supplied

    Ruling on independence of Hawks expected

    The ConCourt will rule on whether amendments to legislation ensures the independence of the Hawks.

    2872 days ago
  • Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa announces the latest crime statistics at Parliament in Cape Town on Thursday, 20 September 2012. Picture: GCIS/SAPA

    Mthethwa's 'practical' power questioned

    Hugh Glenister & Helen Suzman Foundation brought court action against the Police Amendment Act.

    3209 days ago
  • Police. EWN

    Parliament passes Hawks Bill

    The SAPS Amendment Bill was given the green light by the National Assembly.

    3691 days ago
  • The South African Police Service. Picture: EWN

    Parliament to debate SAPS Amendment Bill

    The SAPS Amendment Bill will go before the National Assembly for debate.

    3693 days ago
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