Constitutional Court Clarifies SAHRC Powers, Says Directives Not Legally Binding
South Africa’s apex court, the Constitutional Court of South Africa, has clarified the powers of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), ruling that its directives are not legally binding. In its judgment, the court confirmed that while the commission plays a critical watchdog role, it must approach the courts to enforce its findings. The SAHRC had approached the court to appeal a ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal, […]
