Understanding Sexual Corruption, Sextortion and Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment, sextortion and sexual corruption are often discussed together, but they are not the same. Understanding the differences matters for how these harms are reported, investigated and addressed.
Our latest article unpacks the key distinctions, the role of power and coercion, and the gaps in South Africa’s legal framework for addressing sexual corruption.
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[Media Statement] Judges Matter welcomes the Judicial Service Commission’s new procedure and ethical guidelines document
Judges Matter welcomes the JSC’s proposed reforms to strengthen transparency, integrity and effectiveness in South Africa’s judicial appointment process.
Media Statement: JSC invites public comment on revised judicial appointment procedures
Media Statement: JSC Invites Public Comment on Revised Judicial Appointment Procedures. Comments must be received by 17 September 2026.
Now is your time to provide feedback on shortlisted candidates
How to submit feedback on candidates shortlisted for the JSC October 2026 interviews. Public comments close on 11 September 2026.
Can we celebrate gender transformation while sexual misconduct still prevails?
As South Africa marks Women’s Month, this article asks whether gender transformation can truly be celebrated while sexual harassment remains an open secret in the legal profession. It explores the gap between policy and culture, the progress being made within the judiciary, and why lasting transformation depends on accountability, dignity, and institutional change.
Media Statement: JSC decision on Judge President Mbenenge Tribunal
Media Statement: JSC decision on Judge President Mbenenge Tribunal. JSC resolved to advise the President to suspend Judge President Mbenenge from his duties.
The 2026 Judges Conference
Explore what judicial institutional independence means, why it matters, and what the 2026 Judiciary Conference could mean for South Africa’s courts.
A Single Judiciary
Learn what a single judiciary means in South Africa, why judicial institutional independence matters, and how these reforms will shape the future of the courts.
Justice Zukisa Tshiqi tribute
A heartfelt reflection on Justice Zukisa Tshiqi’s grace, wisdom, and humanity, celebrating her lasting influence as a judge, mentor, and source of inspiration to her final clerks.
It’s time to nominate new judges for courts across South Africa – JSC October 2026
The JSC has called for nominations to fill 22 judicial vacancies across South Africa’s courts ahead of the October 2026 interview session.