Announcing the Winners of the 2025 Judges Matter Prize for Excellent Writing on the Judiciary Judges Matter is delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Judges Matter Prize for Excellent Writing on the Judiciary. First launched in 2021, this annual competition inspires critical thinking and academic engagement with the most pressing issues affecting South […]
South Africa hosts the J20 summit of top judges, spotlighting global judicial independence, rule of law, AI, and climate change justice.
Chief Justice Mandisa Maya’s first year has been marked by major strides, including a breakthrough on judicial independence and a long-awaited sexual harassment policy. Yet concerns remain about slow reforms to the misconduct system, ongoing JSC credibility issues, and her limited presence at the Constitutional Court.
Explainer on South Africa’s new judiciary sexual harassment policy: scope, reporting, training, and measures to ensure safer courts.
Celebrating women in the judiciary and Chief Justice Maya’s landmark anti-sexual harassment policy, creating safer, more equal courts for all.
We are looking for four interns for a ten-month internship programme for young graduates based in the Western Cape.
Judges Matter condemns the comments made by Mkhonto Wesizwe Party’s Spokesperson, Mr Nhlamulo Ndlela, immediately after the Constitutional Court’s order on 31 July 2025 dismissing the MKP’s application for direct access.
Judges Matter welcomes Deputy Chief Justice Mlambo’s appointment, forges to work with him and hold him accountable
President Ramaphosa appoints Judge President Dunstan Mlambo as Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa
Western Cape High Court Judge Mushtak Parker has been found guilty of gross misconduct by a Judicial Conduct Tribunal, paving the way for possible impeachment and removal from office.
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