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The 2026 Judges Conference

Explore what judicial institutional independence means, why it matters, and what the 2026 Judiciary Conference could mean for South Africa’s courts.

[Media Statement] Judges Matter condemns Health Minister Motsoaledi’s attack on the Constitutional Court

Judges Matter has condemned Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s comments questioning the impartiality of Constitutional Court judges in the pending NHI case, calling the remarks an attack on judicial independence and a violation of his constitutional obligations.

Judicial reform is urgent for South Africa’s future

South Africa’s judiciary is in crisis. Chronic underfunding, unsafe courts, and lack of institutional independence threaten justice. Urgent reform is needed now.

How much help do our courts need?

South Africa’s judiciary has long been a cornerstone of democracy—but mounting pressures, including a shortage of judges and stalled reforms, raise urgent questions. This article examines why strengthening the rule of law is more critical than ever.

Our most read articles of 2022

Throughout the year we write articles to share information about the JSC, the judges’ interview process, and the South African judicial system as a whole. This year was a particularly busy year for the judiciary, marked by a number of significant events, including but not limited to the Chief Justice Interviews, the Deputy Chief Justice […]

On Yengeni’s complaint about Zondo

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo’s remarks that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s election as ANC leader spared the country from “further damage” have prompted a judicial misconduct complaint against him. Although the complaint itself lacks merit, it’s a timely reminder about the risk to judicial independence caused by judges participating in commissions of inquiry.

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