Articles for Alison Tilley
Alarming new Bill tries to “police” non-profit organisations
The Bill proposes fines of up to R1-million and prison terms of up to five years
Opinion | 13 February 2026
What the Mbenenge Tribunal decision means — and why it matters
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge was found not guilty of gross misconduct but he was not exonerated
By Alison Tilley and Mbekezeli Benjamin
Explainer | 4 February 2026
Are judges crossing the line when they speak out?
Some are perilously close to breaking the Code of Judicial Conduct
By Alison Tilley and Vuyani Ndzishe
Opinion | 10 August 2022
How the JSC failed our judges – and the public
“No possible excuse for why the JSC has taken nearly two years for the Makhubele Tribunal kick off” says Judges Matter
By Alison Tilley and Mbekezeli Benjamin
Opinion | 15 June 2022
Covid-19: How the courts work during lockdown
They are an essential service but they are not carrying on as normal
Explainer | 1 April 2020
Ten years later, still no action on Hlophe complaint
Accusation that Western Cape Judge President tried to intervene in favour of Jacob Zuma has still not been dealt with
By Zikhona Ndlebe and Alison Tilley
Analysis | 6 September 2019
Cybercrimes Bill makes cyberspace less secure
It also has a sinister provision that will make it easier for State Security to undermine privacy and freedom
By Murray Hunter and Alison Tilley
Analysis | 28 July 2017
New law makes whistle-blowing riskier
Protected Disclosures Amendment Bill criminalises false disclosures
Opinion | 10 November 2016
