The Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape Divisions of the High Court, in partnership with the Democratic Governance and Rights Unit (DGRU) in the Faculty of Law at the University of Cape Town (UCT), are running a nine-month (9) internship programme for graduates.
The Mbenenge Tribunal found Judge President Mbenenge not guilty of gross misconduct, but guilty of serious misconduct. This explainer unpacks what the ruling actually means, what still lies ahead at the JSC, and why the decision matters for judicial accountability.
As South Africa enters 2026, the judiciary faces a decisive test. Promises of reform must now translate into real accountability, institutional independence, and restored public trust.
The year 2025 has been a rollercoaster for South Africa’s judiciary, marked by deliberate governance reform alongside major blows to the public’s perception of the institution. While the country hosted prestigious events, implemented a new sexual harassment policy, and took steps toward full judicial independence, we also witnessed a decline in judicial appointments and several […]
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.
The JSC’s October 2025 interviews marked real progress in raising standards and enforcing ethics in judicial appointments, but gaps in voting procedures and accountability still undermine the process.
The Judicial Conduct Tribunal against Judge President Selby Mbenenge highlights why South Africa’s judiciary must enforce its new Sexual Harassment Policy to ensure accountability, respect, and equality in the courts.
Judges Matter calls on witnesses at the Madlanga Commission to provide evidence to substantiate allegations of judicial misconduct, enabling formal action by the Judicial Service Commission and Magistrates Commission to protect the integrity and independence of South Africa’s judiciary.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) begins its final 2025 interviews in Sandton to fill 23 judicial vacancies across nine courts, including two long-awaited seats at the Constitutional Court. With Chief Justice Mandisa Maya leading her first full October round, the JSC faces a key test of credibility, capacity, and commitment to strengthening South Africa’s judiciary.
Judges Matter hosts Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi to discuss President Ramaphosa’s plans for judicial reform, the transfer of the magistracy to the Office of the Chief Justice, and the future of judicial independence in South Africa.
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