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[MEDIA STATEMENT] Judge Navi Pillay on winning the Nobel Peace Prize
JUDGES MATTER MEDIA STATEMENT 9 October 2026 Judges Matter congratulates Judge Navi Pillay on winning the Nobel Peace Prize Judges Matter congratulates Judge Navi Pillay on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This is a proud moment for South Africa and its legal profession. Judge Pillay’s career began in a legal system designed to exclude her. […]
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[MEDIA ADVISORY] Interview of Advocate J H Roelofse by JSC on 12 October
9 October 2026 MEDIA ADVISORY INTERVIEW OF ADVOCATE J H ROELOFSE BY THE JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION ON 12 OCTOBER 2026 FOR JUDICIAL VACANCIES IN THE MPUMALANGA DIVISION OF THE HIGH COURT The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) will, on 12 October 2026, interview Advocate J H Roelofse following the judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal […]
[Media Statement] Further deliberations following interviews for the Deputy Judge President of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court
JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION MEDIA STATEMENT FURTHER DELIBERATIONS FOLLOWING INTERVIEWS FOR THE DEPUTY JUDGE PRESIDENT OF THE EASTERN CAPE DIVISION OF THE HIGH COURT [1] Following the interviews and the deliberations for the Deputy Judge President of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court that were held on 6 October 2026, none of the candidates achieved […]
Preview of the JSC Interviews: October 2026
The October 2026 JSC interviews bring 43 candidates competing for 22 judicial vacancies, serious judicial misconduct matters and proposed reforms to the appointments process. With specialist courts under pressure and longstanding vacancies to fill, Judges Matter examines what is at stake for South Africa’s judiciary.
Insights from the September Magistrates Commission’s leadership interviews
Behind closed doors at the Magistrates Commission: Judges Matter reflects on leadership interviews, candidate assessment, fairness, transparency and what the process reveals about the magistracy.
[Media Advisory] JSC interviews October 2026
29 September 2026 MEDIA ADVISORY JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION INTERVIEWS, 5 – 13 OCTOBER 2026 The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) will interview candidates nominated for positions in the various Superior Courts in Sandton from 5 to 13 October 2026. Members of the media interested in covering the proceedings are requested to submit their accreditation requests by […]
