‘State must act against Malema’

George Devenish|Published

Malema?s fascist tactics at the state capture enquiry are undermining the rule of law in South Africa, says the writer.

Crisis of confidence in the ANC presents great political opportunities

George Devenish|Published

Within the ANC, there is unprecedented instability and a real danger of some kind of political implosion, says the writer.

A 'loose cannon'

George Devenish|Published

In general, collective cabinet responsibility is a sound principle of executive government, writes George Devenish

Far too much grumbling in SA

George Devenish|Published

Positive attitudes and conduct needed to build bridges and solve the country’s problems, writes George Devenish

Spell out the details before election

George Devenish|Published

Changes to the constitution should take place with caution to ensure stability, writes George Devenish

Hlophe case a stain on judiciary

George Devenish|Published

Judge John Hlophe's case threatens to damage the integrity of SA's judiciary, writes George Devenish.

Road to constitutional crisis

George Devenish|Published

In his recent interview with The Star, President Jacob Zuma intimated that there was a need to “review the Constitutional Court’s powers”. He reiterated his previous ...

It’s the rule of law

George Devenish|Published

The courts are not exceeding their powers, as President Jacob Zuma seems to say, but they do have the final word on constitutional matters, writes George Devenish. ...