GUEST:Shadi Maganoe -Lecturer in the Wits School of Law

Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Governance, Legislative Oversight, State Capture and Elections. 

Raw sewerage in the streets is a common sight, potholes prevail, and storm-water drainage fails repeatedly. It is commonplace that despite residents paying rates and making multiple complaints to authorities, the situation does not improve.

Citizens have various constitutional rights, including the freedom of movement and access to essential services, as well as to approach a court when a right in the Bill of Rights has been infringed