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Judicial Matters Amendment Bill

Judicial Matters Amendment Bill

JUDGES MATTER MAKES SUBMISSION ON JUDICIAL MATTERS AMENDMENT BILL CURRENTLY BEFORE PARLIAMENT Judges Matter has made written submissions on the Judicial Matters Amendment Bill 8 of 2025, currently before the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development in the National Assembly in Parliament. The JMAB is called an ‘omnibus bill’ in that it seeks to […]

[Media Statement] The passing of former Judge President Temba Sangoni

[Media Statement] The passing of former Judge President Temba Sangoni

CHIEF JUSTICE MAYA MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER EASTERN CAPE JUDGE PRESIDENT TEMBA SANGONI The Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa and the entire Judiciary mourn the passing of Former Judge President Temba Sangoni, a jurist of towering intellect, unwavering principle, and a dedicated servant of justice. Judge Sangoni passed away peacefully in […]

[MEDIA STATEMENT] President Ramaphosa meets with Judiciary to strengthen South Africa’s justice system

[MEDIA STATEMENT] President Ramaphosa meets with Judiciary to strengthen South Africa’s justice system

Friday, 6 June 2025 First Published on the Presidency Page President Cyril Ramaphosa supported by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi and Deputy Minister Andries Nel, today hosted a high-level engagement with Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and Heads of Court at Mahlamba Ndlopfu, the President’s official residence in Pretoria. This important engagement […]

The process of appointing the next Deputy Chief Justice

The process of appointing the next Deputy Chief Justice

President Cyril Ramaphosa has broken with tradition by nominating three judges—Judge Presidents Dunstan Mlambo, Pule Tlaletsi, and Cagney Musi—for the role of Deputy Chief Justice, following the appointment of Chief Justice Maya in September 2024. A fourth nominee, Justice Mahube Molemela, has since withdrawn. This kicks off the formal appointment process outlined in section 174(3) of the Constitution, which includes consultation with political party leaders and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). Public interviews with the candidates will take place on 2 and 3 July 2025.