Shortlisted candidates for judicial positions
On 30 May 2017 the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) published notices in the media calling for nominations of interested persons to fill 18 vacancies in the various superior courts. The closing date for submission of nominations was set for 30 June 2017. On 31 July 2017, the JSC met and compiled a short list of candidates to be interviewed at its sitting held in Midrand, Johannesburg on 02 – 06 October 2017 as follows:
Judge Selby Mfanelo Mbenenge – click here to read profile and interview synopsis
Judge Xola Mlungisi Petse – withdrawn
Judge David Van Zyl – click here to read profile and previous interview synopsis
Results: Judge S M Mbenenge has been nominated. Appointed with effect from November 7, 2017.
Mr Ndumiso Patrick Jaji – click here to read profile and interview synopsis
Adv Motilal Sunil Rugunanan- click here to read profile and interview synopsis
Ms Onica Van Papendorp – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Results: Mr N P Jaji has been nominated. Appointed with effect from November 7, 2017.
Ms Nolutando Conjwa – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Mr Mbulelo Stanford Jolwana – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Results: Mr M S Jolwana has been nominated. Appointed with effect from November 7, 2017.
No candidates were shortlisted.
Ms Sharon Chesiwe – click here to read profile and interview synopsis
Adv Philip Jacobus Loubser SC – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Adv Louis Le Roux Pohl SC – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Results: Adv P J Loubser SC has been nominated. Appointed with effect from December 16, 2017.
Ms Tanya Desiree Brenner – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Ms Colleen Jane Collis – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Adv Norman Davis SC – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Adv Takalani Samuel Madima SC – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Ms Maletsatsi Betty Mahalelo – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Adv Tintswalo Annah Nana Makhubele SC – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Ms Selemeng Nthabiseng Iris Mokose – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Mr Cassim Mohamed Sardiwalla – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Adv David Nat Unterhalter SC – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Adv Cornelius Jacobus Van Der Westhuizen SC – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Results: MS C J Collis, Adv N Davis SC, Ms M B Mahalelo, Adv T A N Makhubele SC, Mr C M Sardiwalla, Adv D N Unterhalter SC, and Adv C J Van Der Westhuizen SC have been nominated. All appointed with effect from January 1, 2018.
Judge Ronald Deon Hendricks – click here to read profile and interview synopsis
Results: No candidate was nominated for this position.
Judge Bulelwa Myra Pakati – click here to read profile and interview synopsis
Judge Mmathebe Violet Phatshoane – click here to read profile and previous interview synopsis
Results: No candidate was nominated for this position.
Adv Lance Lindenberg Burger SC – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Mr Stephen John Koen – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Prof Sunette Lötter – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Dr Leavit Tshiketani Mkansi – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Ms Sharon Margaret Marks – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Ms Mareena Opperman – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Mr Taswell Deverill Papier – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Mr Mushtak Kassim Parker – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Adv Mark Louis Sher SC – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Mr Eduard Derek Wille – click here to read profile and interview synopsis.
Results: Mr T D Papier, Mr M K Parker, Adv M L Sher SC, and Mr E D Wille have been nominated. All appointed with effect from November 1, 2017.
In total the JSC has shortlisted 34 candidates.
Law bodies and members of the public wishing to comment on the candidates should address their comments to the Secretariat of the Judicial Service Commission at Chiloane@concourt.org.za alternatively TPhaahlamohlaka@judiciary.org.za
Comments must reach the Secretariat by no later than 08 September 2017.
Issued by the Judicial Service Commission.
Enquiries: Mr C P Fourie 082 881 1737 and Ms T Didiza 084 563 5331.
[Update: 12 September 2017] Shortlisted candidates for the Western Cape Division of the High Court.
