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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{3} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.94103 cm} x{3.03597 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Ch9 Key Provisions}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{S181(2):}} Independant and subject only to Con/Law. Must be importial and perform powers wo fear.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{s181(3):}} Must be protected to ensure independence, impartiality, dignity} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{s193 and s194 }}: Appointment and Removal - same as CC Judge} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Institution}} & {\bf{Power}} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{1. Public Protector}} & Take appropiate remedial action (binding?) \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 2) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{2. SAHRC}} & Take steps to secure appropriate redress where HR have been violated (recommendary power) \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 4) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{3. Cultural Commission}} & Advise and report on issues concerning (Advisory power) \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 3) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Gender Commission}} & Advise and report on... (advisory) \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{p{0.4977 cm} p{0.4977 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Role of Ch9 Institutions}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{1. Checking on/being a watchdog of Govt} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{2. Contributing t transforming SA into a society where SJ prevails} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{3. They reccomend, do not have power of review/set aside leg} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{4. Theu do not have power to take disciplanary action against govt officials.} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{5. Role is Investigatory and Administrative} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 1) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{6. Important in terms of realising con individual rights} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 2) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{7. Assist organs of state in adherinf to new constitutional dispensation} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{p{0.4977 cm} p{0.4977 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Independence of Institutions}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{Often Conflict will arise as they are meant o act as watchdogs on gov and also work with exec and leg} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{- Constitution guarantees their independence in saying that they are only subject only to law and Con} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{- they are accountable to NA and must report on their performance annually} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{- Parliament sets their budget - financial independence} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{p{0.4977 cm} p{0.4977 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Aslam Commission}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{Concerned with efficiency \& Cost of bodies bs there was an overlap in mandate \& resources were not used well} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{Questions enforcement rights and whether the bodies had the "teeth" to do their work.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Recommendations}}} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{- Merge gender, HRC and Cultural Com} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{- Add youth com and lang board} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{The Auditor - General}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Supreme audit institution in country} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Produces financial and compliance audits of provincial and national departments, municipalities, public entities etc.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Ensures the proper use of public funds as these public reports indicate how arms of government managing their budgets.} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Regulated by Public Audit Act} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- AG appointed for a fixed non renewable term between 5-10yrs} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{SAHRC}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Designed to protect and promote human rights} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- HR Commission Act empowers commission to resolve disputes by mediation, conciliation, or negotiation.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Can rectify any act or omission in relation to a fundamental right.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Has power to make recommendations and findings which are not binding.} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Public bodies have constitutional duty assist in effectiveness and recommendations are usually acted on} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{CGE}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Must promote respect for GE \& the protection, development \& attainment of GE} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- CGE Act which sets out the details of the commission's functions and powers:} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{1) to monitor; 2) to educate; 3) investigate and settle complaints; 4) to conduct research; 5) to advocate for gender equality; 6) to report, advise and make recommendations 6) to litigate} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{CRLC}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Stands for The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- The CRLC is governed by the Constitution and the CRLC Act. Responsible for:} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{1) deepening appreciation for variation of cultures, religions and languages in SA} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{2) contributing meaningfully and constructively to social transformation and nation-building for the attainment of a South African} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{The EC}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The Act states that the management of elections is the primary function of the Commission} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{S190 states that the EC must:} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{1. Manage elections of legislative bodies in accordance with legislation} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{2. ensure that those elections are free and fair;} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{3. declare the results of those elections within a period that must be prescribed by national legislation and that is as short as reasonably possible and more} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 4) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The ElC must be composed of at least three persons up to 5} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{The Public Protector}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Intermediary between state and citizens by receiving complaints against an organ of state.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Thereafter, they can investigate, report back on an take appropriate remedial action against elavant organ} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Regulated by the PP Act and s182 of Constitution.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Appointed for 7yrs - non renewable} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Important in fight against corruption as litigation not possible for many citizens - she their voice} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 3) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Must have have resources to do this job.} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 1) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- National Legislation cannot water down powers offered to PP in {\bf{Con s182(2 \&3)}}} \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 2) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{EFF/DA v Speaker of NA}}} \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 1) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Facts}}: PP received complaints abt security upgrades at Zuma's Nkandla home \& investigated. Conclusion was the Zuma breached con obligations in s96 oby knowingly deriving undue benefit from state resources.} \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 5) % Row 9 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{RAction}}: President must determine reasonable costs of non-security improvements, repay a reasonable percentage of these costs, reprimand ministers involved, and to report to the NA in 14 days.} \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 4) % Row 10 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{NA set up 2 ad hoc committees to examine report. Endorsed report by Minister which exonerated the President. The president did not comply w action} \tn % Row Count 26 (+ 3) % Row 11 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{EFF wanted legally binding effect of the PP's report confirmed, an order that the President comply with the report and a declaration that the President/NA were in breach of their constitutional obligations. The DA launched a similar application} \tn % Row Count 31 (+ 5) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{The Public Protector (cont)}} \tn % Row 12 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{CC has exclusive jurisdiction: only court that can decide whether president has failed to fulfil constitutional obligation and in so far as matters relate to NA} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 13 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{President of RSA v Office of PP}}} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 1) % Row 14 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Facts}}: Pres seeks review of PP's 'State of Capture' report abt complaints of alleged unethical conduct by the pres, certain state functionaries \& the Guptas} \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 4) % Row 15 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{RAction}} President was to appoint of commission of inquiry to investigate the matters in her report.} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 3) % Row 16 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The President's argued tha PP couldnt delegate powers to a commission of inquiry.} \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 2) % Row 17 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Public protector act gives PP wide investigatory powers once she receives a complaint, and recommending action} \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 3) % Row 18 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Concl:}}PP did not delegate powers to a CoI. She responded to 3 complaints, made prima facie findings and then her remedial action was the CoI..} \tn % Row Count 20 (+ 3) % Row 19 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{+PPA empowers her to get assistance in investigations.} \tn % Row Count 22 (+ 2) % Row 20 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Breach of the Ethics Act? No, She investigated \& found this the appropriate action.The taking of remedial action by PP isnt contingent upon a finding of injustice. She is expressly empowered to make findings/reccs on the basis of preliminary or PF findings} \tn % Row Count 28 (+ 6) % Row 21 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Her action is binding} \tn % Row Count 29 (+ 1) % Row 22 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Legal Affect of RAction}}} \tn % Row Count 30 (+ 1) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{The Public Protector (cont)}} \tn % Row 23 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- PP is empowered to take action that has effect if its the best attempt at curing the cause of the complaint.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 24 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Contradiction to s181/182 which says her recommendations can be disregarded on rational basis. However, Rule of Law states that decisions cannot be disregarded if based on constitution.} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 4) % Row 25 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- NA can investigate correctness of findings, but must comply with resolutions unless a court of law set them aside.} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 3) % Row 26 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{DA v PP}}} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 1) % Row 27 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The Estina Vrede Dairy Project was established to direct public funds to empower indigent farmers in the FS \& develop local agriculture. The aim of this R250 million project was to empower black farmers however no bank statements can prove this. A shell corporation through which money was siphoned.} \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 6) % Row 28 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{National treasury investigated and compiled a report.} \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 2) % Row 29 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Findings relating to misconduct of many officials within the department of the Free States} \tn % Row Count 21 (+ 2) % Row 30 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Public protector report on the issue- taken over by Mkhwebane who narrows scope of the investigation} \tn % Row Count 24 (+ 3) % Row 31 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Finds gross negligence, irregularities, maladministration and reccs some disciplinary action against certain officials, but doesnt investigate link between the project \& Gupta family, claiming she didn't have resources. But a lot of the work already done by Treasury/Madonsela} \tn % Row Count 30 (+ 6) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{The Public Protector (cont)}} \tn % Row 32 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Irrational by ignoring important complaints \& failing constitutional duty} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 33 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Did not prove she had open mind that her goal was to ascertain the truth.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 34 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Report is criticised as being unconstitutional, set aside, public protector office to pay costs, with Mkhwebane paying some personally} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}