Conduct Archives - Judges Matter

The Mbenenge Misconduct Decision

JSC finds Judge President Mbenenge guilty of gross misconduct, signalling stronger accountability and a firm stance on power dynamics and sexual harassment in the judiciary.

[Judges Matter Media Statement] JSC decision on Judge Mbenenge

JUDGES MATTER STATEMENT 17 APRIL 2026 For Immediate Release JUDGES MATTER WELCOMES THE JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION’S DECISION ON THE COMPLAINT LODGED BY MS ANDISWA MENGO AGAINST JUDGE PRESIDENT SELBY MBENENGE OF THE EASTERN CAPE DIVISION OF THE HIGH COURT Judges Matter welcomes the Judicial Service Commission’s (JSC) finding that the conduct of Judge President Mbenenge […]

[MEDIA STATEMENT] Judges Matter calls for Gauteng High Court judge charged with corruption to step down and be suspended immediately

Judges Matter calls for the immediate suspension of a Gauteng High Court judge arrested on allegations of corruption and money laundering, urging the JSC to invoke its extraordinary powers to protect the integrity of the judiciary.

Sexual Harassment in the Judiciary: The Ongoing Tribunal of Judge Mbenenge

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal into Judge Mbenenge heard harrowing testimony over seven days, including allegations of sexual harassment, power abuse, and missing evidence. The case highlights urgent concerns about accountability and justice within South Africa’s judiciary.

Sexual harassment and the Courts – the Judicial Conduct Tribunal for Judge President Mbenenge

It is only just over a week before the Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing for Eastern Cape Judge President Mbenenge is set to resume. In January 2025, the tribunal, chaired by retired Judge Ngoepe, heard chilling evidence from the complainant, Ms Mengo. The tribunal ended with the re-examination of Ms Mengo by her representative, Adv Rajab-Budlender […]

Constitutional Court: where are the judgments?

We are now into the second quarter of 2024, and the Constitutional Court has yet to hand down any judgments.

[Event] Hybrid Webinar: Impeaching Judges: Constitutional Milestone or Admission of Failure?

Invitation to hybrid event on topic: Impeaching Judges: Constitutional Milestone or Admission of Failure? 4 April 2024 6pm

DGRU and Judges Matter submission ahead of the April 2024 JSC session

Twice every year, Judges Matter – as part of the Democratic Governance and Rights Unit (DGRU), a research unit at the University of Cape Town – submits its assessment of the Judicial Service Commission on judicial appointments and judicial misconduct cases.

Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela and Judge Nomonde Mngqibisa-Thusi Judicial Conduct Tribunals

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is cracking down on judges who don’t deliver their judgments timeously, with the complaint against Judges Maumela and Mngqibisa-Thusi serving as a case in point.

[MEDIA STATEMENT] #UNITEBEHIND AGAINST JUDGE T A N MAKHUBELE

Posted: 8th March 2024
By: JudgesMatter
Category: Conduct / Opinions / Press releases
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Judicial Conduct Tribunal to conduct hearings on the complaint lodged by #UniteBehind against Judge T A N Makhubele

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