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[JUDGES MATTER ESSAY COMPETITION] Win prizes worth R30 000!![]()
Are you a law student with a passion for justice and an eye on the judiciary? Enter the Judges Matter Prize for Excellent Writing on the Judiciary 2025!![]()
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This year’s topic: “Court in the Crossfire: Judicial Independence amidst Political Turmoil”![]()
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REMINDER: Call for Nominations – Electoral Commission![]()
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The Office of the Chief Justice has called for nominations to fill upcoming vacancies on the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). Three of the five commissioner terms end in 2025 — and one must be a High Court judge.![]()
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Deadline: 16 May 2025![]()
Nominations must include a CV, ID, consent form, and motivation.![]()
Email submissions to: MSongca@judiciary.org.za | DiRamaisa@judiciary.org.za | TPhaahlamohlaka@judiciary.org.za![]()
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The Chief Justice will chair the panel interviews, convened under section 3 of the Electoral Commission Act. Find out more: www.judgesmatter.co.za/opinions/call-for-nominations-members-of-electoral-commission-and-the-role...![]()
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The Chief Justice has called for nominations to fill upcoming vacancies on the Electoral Commission (IEC). Submit nominations by 16 May 2025.
REMINDER: Call for Nominations – IEC Commissioners![]()
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There’s just a few days left to submit your nominations for the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).![]()
Three commissioner positions are up for appointment, including one reserved for a High Court judge.![]()
Nominations must reach the Office of the Chief Justice by 16 May 2025.![]()
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The Chief Justice has called for nominations to fill upcoming vacancies on the Electoral Commission (IEC). Submit nominations by 16 May 2025.
[MBENENGE TRIBUNAL] Mbenenge Tribunal Postponed.![]()
The Mbenenge Tribunal was scheduled to deal with the testimony of gender expert Lisa Vetten. ![]()
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However, Judge Mbenenge’s legal team objected to Ms Lisa Vetten going ahead with her testimony on the grounds that the summary of her evidence was not delivered on time. They also argue that Ms Vetten’s evidence is not relevant and material to these tribunal proceedings. ![]()
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Tribunal President Bernard Ngoepe issued a ruling that, despite the objections, Ms Vetten will proceed with her testimony and the relevance of her evidence will be determined later. ![]()
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However, after a meeting in chambers, all parties agreed to postpone the hearings to a later date (from 30 June to 11 July 2025), to allow Judge Mbenenge’s legal team to properly prepare for Ms Vetten’s testimony.
[JSC INTERVIEWS]: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Judicial Vacancies Open Across Key Courts![]()
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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is inviting nominations for multiple judicial vacancies — including at the Constitutional Court, Supreme Court of Appeal, Land Court, Labour Court, and various High Courts across the country.![]()
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Deadline: 12 June 2025![]()
Interviews: 6–17 October 2025 in Gauteng![]()
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This is a critical moment to shape South Africa’s judiciary. If you know someone with the integrity, legal acumen, and commitment to justice required for the Bench, nominate them now.![]()
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View all the details: www.judgesmatter.co.za/interviews/october-2025-jsc-interviews/![]()
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October 2025 JSC Interviews - Judges Matter
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JSC invites nominations to fill judicial vacancies across key courts. Deadline: 12 June 2025. Interviews set for 6 – 17 October 2025.
[NEWS]: “Chief justice to visit Mthatha court over bribery allegations”
Chief justice to visit Mthatha court over bribery allegations
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Chief justice Mandisa Maya will visit the Mthatha high court on Tuesday in the wake of allegations that some of the court’s administrative officials demand bribes from attorneys of up to R15,000 bef...