Can we celebrate gender transformation while sexual misconduct still prevails?
- Posted: 3rd August 2026
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
As South Africa marks Women’s Month, this article asks whether gender transformation can truly be celebrated while sexual harassment remains an open secret in the legal profession. It explores the gap between policy and culture, the progress being made within the judiciary, and why lasting transformation depends on accountability, dignity, and institutional change.
Media Statement: JSC decision on Judge President Mbenenge Tribunal
- Posted: 27th July 2026
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Conduct / Opinions / Press releases
- Comment: 0
Media Statement: JSC decision on Judge President Mbenenge Tribunal. JSC resolved to advise the President to suspend Judge President Mbenenge from his duties.
The 2026 Judges Conference
- Posted: 14th July 2026
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
Explore what judicial institutional independence means, why it matters, and what the 2026 Judiciary Conference could mean for South Africa’s courts.
A Single Judiciary
- Posted: 9th July 2026
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
Learn what a single judiciary means in South Africa, why judicial institutional independence matters, and how these reforms will shape the future of the courts.
Justice Zukisa Tshiqi tribute
- Posted: 1st June 2026
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
A heartfelt reflection on Justice Zukisa Tshiqi’s grace, wisdom, and humanity, celebrating her lasting influence as a judge, mentor, and source of inspiration to her final clerks.
It’s time to nominate new judges for courts across South Africa – JSC October 2026
- Posted: 25th May 2026
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Opinions
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The JSC has called for nominations to fill 22 judicial vacancies across South Africa’s courts ahead of the October 2026 interview session.

