Reasons on why Amabhungane are challenging the Procurement bill act

Reasons on why Amabhungane are challenging the Procurement bill act

From Afternoon Drive with John Maytham by CapeTalk

April 24, 2026 · 7 min

About this episode

Caroline James discusses amaBhungane's challenge to the Procurement bill act and the implications of the upcoming Constitutional Court hearing.

Caroline James, Freedom of Expression Lawyer at the Southern Africa Litigation Centre in Johannesburg, joins John Maytham to unpack why amaBhungane has intervened in the challenge, why it argues Parliament’s legislative process was “shambolic”, and what is at stake when the Constitutional Court hears the matter in May Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on…

People in this episode

Host: John Maytham

Guest: Caroline James

Topics covered

  • Procurement bill
  • legal challenge
  • freedom of expression
  • Parliamentary process
  • Constitutional Court

Keywords

  • Procurement bill
  • amaBhungane
  • Constitutional Court
  • Caroline James
  • Parliament
  • legal challenge
  • freedom of expression

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southern Africa Litigation Centre, amaBhungane, Parliament, Constitutional Court

Places: Johannesburg

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