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[1] This is a consolidated application concerning the constitutionality of sections 1(1)(b) and 1(2) of the Intimidation Act (the Act).[1]  The applicants seek leave to appeal against the judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal.

[2] Case CCT 174/18 (the Moyo matter) and CCT 178/18 (the Sonti matter) have been consolidated and were also heard together in the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Pretoria (High Court) and in the Supreme Court of Appeal.

[3] The applicants have filed an application for leave to appeal and an application to declare section 1(1)(b) of the Act unconstitutional.  They also seek confirmation of the order of the Supreme Court of Appeal declaring section 1(2) of the Act unconstitutional and invalid.