Opinions Archives - Judges Matter

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.

A Single Judiciary

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

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

The JSC has called for nominations to fill 22 judicial vacancies across South Africa’s courts ahead of the October 2026 interview session.

JSC April 2026: Stronger interviews but fault lines still remain

A review of the April 2026 JSC interviews, judicial appointments, misconduct rulings, and the urgent reforms still needed to strengthen South Africa’s judiciary.

[Media Statement] JSC decision on Semekazi v Hartle

JSC’s decision on a complaint lodged by Mr Thozamile Semekazi against Judge Belinda Hartle of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court

[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.

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] JSC EASTERN CAPE INTERVIEWS POSTPONED

JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION 15 April 2026 Media Statement MEDIA STATEMENT REGARDING JSC EASTERN CAPE INTERVIEWS The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has learnt of a possible conflict of interest, in the interviews currently underway, today, 15 April 2026 for the filling of three (3) vacancies in the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court. This has […]

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