Opinion Pieces - Becoming A Judge In South Africa

[MEDIA STATEMENT] Only the best MPs to be part of the JSC

Only the highest quality MPs should be selected for the Judicial Service Commission and Magistrates Commission.

Our courts are in trouble – will the new Chief Justice be able to fix them?

Critical issues affecting South African courts are impeding the delivery of justice. Will our new Chief Justice be able to fix them?

Sexual Harassment and the Courts – Power imbalances are often at play

Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge, accused of sexual harassment, will face a Judicial Conduct Tribunal but remains unsuspended, breaking precedent and raising concerns about the JSC’s handling of such cases. This situation underscores the urgent need for an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in the judiciary to address power imbalances and protect victims.

JSC MAY 2024 REVIEW: CHIEF JUSTICE AND SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL INTERVIEWS

The JSC interviews that took place in May 2024 for the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judges, Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya for Chief Justice, and Justice Dumisani Zondi for deputy president of the SCA, will significantly impact the judiciary’s future.

JSC amends questionnaire for new judges following Judges Matter’s recommendations

The Judicial Service Commission has amended its questionnaire for new judges aligning closely with the recommendations of Judges Matter.

JSC May 2024 Preview

JSC May 2024 Preview: A week that might decide the next decade for judiciary. All you need to know about the May 2024 JSC Interviews.

Justice Maya’s Chief Justice Interview May 2024

PREVIEW: JUSTICE MAYA’S CHIEF JUSTICE INTERVIEW 2024 Following a full day of interviews for the Supreme Court of Appeal on Monday 20 May, on Tuesday 21 May the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) will interview the sole candidate for Chief Justice: Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya. With current Chief Justice Raymond Zondo retiring in August 2024 […]

Judges Matter mourns the loss of retired Justice Yvonne Mokgoro

Judges Matter joins millions of South Africans in mourning the passing of retired Constitutional Court Justice Yvonne Mokgoro. We send our condolences to her family and loved ones. A pioneer in the legal profession, Justice Mokgoro grew up in Galeshewe, Kimberley rose to first be a law professor at the Universities of Bophutatswana and the […]