Now chaired by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, the JSC faces political challenges and new members. This critical round of appointments will shape South Africa’s judiciary and test the JSC’s credibility.
Media Advisory: October 2024 Media accreditation for October 2024 JSC Interviews. Deadline 3 October 2024.
Judicial Service Commission’s Decision on the postponement of the next sitting of the JSC, scheduled for 7 –16 October 2024.
The Western Cape High Court has granted the DA an interim interdict barring Dr. John Hlophe from participating in the October 2024 JSC interviews, citing concerns over the impact of his involvement on the credibility of the judicial appointment process.
Announcing the Winners of the 2024 Judges Matter Prize in Excellent Writing on the Judiciary Judges Matter is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Judges Matter Prize in Excellent Writing on the Judiciary! This annual competition, first launched in 2021, aims to inspire critical thinking and academic engagement with pressing issues affecting the […]
Judges Matter welcomes Parliament’s approval of judicial salary increases but expresses concern over the continued erosion of judges’ and magistrates’ incomes due to below-inflation adjustments, which could threaten judicial independence.
Newly appointed Chief Justice Mandisa Maya faces significant challenges leading South Africa’s judiciary through a critical period.
There is an urgent need for judicial reform in South Africa as growing backlogs and reliance on pro bono judges strain the system, with no immediate solutions in sight.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) needs to take a more ‘HR’ style, strategic approach to its role in judicial appointments.
Joint Statement: Freedom Under Law, Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Judges Matter and Defend Our Democracy call for clarity over allegations against Minister Thembi Simelane Freedom Under Law (FUL), The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Judges Matter and Defend Our Democracy note with concern media reports alleging that the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, was connected to […]
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