Serjeant at the Bar | Constitutional Court: From Luyt's challenge to Zuma's assault
Louis Luyt stands to the left of Nelson Mandela during the 1995 Rugby World Cup final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Ellis Park on June 24, 1995 in Johannesburg.
In 1998, the Constitutional Court faced a challenges to its integrity, from businessman Louis Luyt. Now it is facing a similar challenger from former president Jacob Zuma.
When the matter reached the Constitutional Court, Mr Luyt made specific averments only against the President and Deputy President of the court and three other members, Johan Kriegler, Albie Sachs and Zak Yacoob. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism.
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