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[Media Statement] Judicial Conduct Tribunal of Judge Hartle
The Judicial Conduct Tribunal will hear a complaint against Judge B Hartle of the Eastern Cape High Court from 9 to 18 November 2026 in Sandton.
Judicial accountability after retirement
A Constitutional Court ruling on the status of retired judges raises broader questions about judicial accountability after retirement. While retired judges may no longer exercise judicial authority, what happens to unresolved complaints, disciplinary proceedings and outstanding judgments? The decision highlights important gaps in South Africa’s judicial accountability framework.
New leaders for the magistracy
Five new magistracy leaders appointed following September 2026 interviews, but two key Western Cape posts remain vacant. Judges Matter examines the outcomes.
The leadership vacuum at the Labour Court
South Africa’s Labour Court faces a leadership crisis as key vacancies remain unfilled. Judges Matter examines the urgent need for judicial reform.
The Eastern Cape searches for a Deputy Judge President
THE EASTERN CAPE SEARCHES FOR A DEPUTY JUDGE PRESIDENT: CHALLENGES AND CANDIDATES After eight hours of interviews with four candidates and several hours of deliberation over two days during its October 2026 sitting, the Judicial Service Commission announced that none of the candidates was suitable for appointment. The position of deputy judge president of the […]
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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. […]
