UPDATE:
On the 31 March 2020 the JSC made an official statement noting that in view of the lockdown announced by the President of the Republic of South Africa and the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19, the JSC has, regrettably resolved to postpone its sitting that was scheduled for 20 to 24 April 2020 indefinitely. A new date will be communicated in due course.
THE APRIL 2020 JSC INTERVIEWS WERE SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE IN MIDRAND, JOHANNESBURG ON 20 – 24 APRIL 2020.
On 15 November 2019 the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) published notices in the media calling for nominations of interested persons to fill 14 vacancies in the various Superior Courts. The closing date for submission of nominations was set for 13 December 2019. On 07 February 2020, the Screening Committee of the JSC met and compiled a short list of candidates to be interviewed at its April sitting, scheduled for 20-24 April 2020. The names of the candidates to be interviewed by the JSC at its April 2020 sitting are as follows:
SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR JUDICIAL POSITIONS – APRIL 2020
Judge Nambitha Dambuza-Mayosi
Adv Alan Christopher Dodson SC
Judge Narandran Jody Kollapen
Judge Majake Meshack Mabesele
Judge Rammaka Steven Mathopo
Judge Mahube Betty Molemela
Judge Dhayanithie Pillay
Judge Bashier Vally
For the position of a Judge of the Electoral Court, there were no Judges nominated for this position and therefore no candidates were shortlisted.
With regard to the position of the non-Judge member, the Screening Committee decided that this vacancy would not be dealt with at the JSC April 2020 sitting. Consequently no candidates were shortlisted for this position.
Mr Meshack Pumelele Canca
Judge Zeenat Carelse
Mr Muzikawukhelwana Thomas Ncube
Judge Cassim Mahomed Sardiwalla
Mr Bruce Stanley Michael Bedderson
Mr Poobalan Govindasamy
Ms Sharon Margaret Marks
Ms Lokwalo Rose Mogwera
Adv Ian Lesley Topping SC
Judge Anna Maleshane Kgoele
Judge Segopotje Sheila Mphahlele
Adv Heinrich Frederich Brauckmann
Mr Mpopelele Bruce Gilbert Langa
Adv Thandoluhle Moira Mankge
Adv Ntombizanele Elizabeth Ndlokovane
Mr Takalani Vincent Ratshibvumo
Adv Johannes Hendrickus Roelofse
Ms Lindiwe Dorothy Vukeya
Adv Nicolaas Gerhardus Laubscher
In total, the JSC will interview 27 candidates. The shortlisted candidates will be notified of the date, time and venue of the interviews in due course.
Law bodies and members of the public wishing to comment on the suitability or otherwise of these candidates should address their comments to the Secretariat of the Judicial Service Commission at Chiloane@concourt.org.za and TPhaahlamohlaka@judiciary.org.za, Cc: JSC@judiciary.org.za. Comments must reach the Secretariat by no later than 13 March 2020.
Issued by the Judicial Service Commission
Enq: Mr C P Fourie 082 881 1737
To read the official statement: JSC Announcement Shortlisted candidates April 2020 – Media
On the 31 March 2020 the JSC made an official statement noting that in view of the lockdown announced by the President of the Republic of South Africa and the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19, the JSC has, regrettably resolved to postpone its sitting that was scheduled for 20 to 24 April 2020 indefinitely. A new date will be communicated in due course.
