State of the Judiciary Archives

The Magistrates Court Surveys: Our Findings

Posted: 25th January 2024
By: JudgesMatter
Category: Magistrates / Opinions / State of the Judiciary
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Given the importance of the magistracy in providing access to justice, it is imperative that we understand their perception of their role, and the challenges they are experiencing.

A leadership transition, impeachments and election matters — issues facing the judiciary in 2024

Posted: 8th January 2024
By: JudgesMatter
Category: Conduct / Opinions / State of the Judiciary
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In 2024, South Africa’s judiciary will face a historic leadership transition. Possibly three of the top four positions in the judicial hierarchy will have new incumbents. This will be the most rapid change in judicial leadership since 1994.

Judicial Governance in South Africa

Posted: 5th December 2023
By: JudgesMatter
Category: Magistrates / Opinions / State of the Judiciary
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This paper discusses the current position regarding the governance of the judiciary in South Africa. It identifies criticisms of the current system and areas in which reform appears to be needed.

The State of the Judiciary and Judicial Governance unveiled: A necessary reality check

Posted: 1st December 2023
By: JudgesMatter
Category: Opinions / State of the Judiciary
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Addressing crucial judicial governance issues is an important step towards the establishment of a single, effective and fully independent judiciary.

State of the Judiciary in Malawi, Namibia and South Africa

Posted: 3rd May 2022
By: Judges Matter
Category: Opinions / State of the Judiciary
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Members of the Media Press Release | For immediate release 3 May 2022 DGRU releases report on the State of the Judiciary in Malawi, Namibia, and South Africa. The Democratic Governance and Rights Unit (DGRU), thanks to the generous support of the Norwegian Embassy, and in collaboration with IPOR (Malawi), Survey Warehouse (Namibia), and Citizen […]

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State of the Judiciary

The Magistrates Court Surveys: Our Findings

A leadership transition, impeachments and election matters — issues facing the judiciary in 2024

Judicial Governance in South Africa

The State of the Judiciary and Judicial Governance unveiled: A necessary reality check

State of the Judiciary in Malawi, Namibia and South Africa