Media Statements

Media Statements and Press Releases submitted by the Helen Suzman Foundation.
Comments to NERSA on the Ministerial Determination to procure 2 500MW of new nuclear generation capacity
Author: Helen Suzman Foundation
Published: 08 Feb 2021
The Helen Suzman Foundation has submitted its comments to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (“NERSA”) in respect of a determination by the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy to commence the process to procure new nuclear energy with a generating capacity of 2 500MW (“the ministerial determination”).
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Press Release: HSF Appeals High Court Order sanctioning IPID agreement
Author: Helen Suzman Foundation
Published: 05 Nov 2020
The Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) has approached the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in order to appeal an order of the High Court sanctioning the agreement between the Minister of Police, the Portfolio Committee on Police and Robert McBride, the head of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate. The appeal will be heard on Friday 6 November 2020.
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In Memoriam: Advocate George Bizos SC
Author: Helen Suzman Foundation
Published: 10 Sep 2020
It is with sadness that we have learned of the passing of Advocate George Bizos SC at the age of 92. George Bizos will forever be remembered as one of South Africa’s preeminent legal stalwarts, having dedicated his life to fighting for justice, human rights, and democracy.
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Press release: HSF Approaches The High Court In Relation To Covid-19
Author: Helen Suzman Foundation
Published: 28 Jul 2020
The Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) has filed papers in the High Court, asking for an order directing both Parliament and the Executive to take immediate steps to ensure that they reclaim and restore the respective powers of Parliament and the Executive as envisaged in the doctrine of the separation of powers as embodied in the Constitution.
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