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[Media Statement] Judges Matter welcomes historic appointment of two more women to the Constitutional Court
Judges Matter welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of Justice Nambitha Christabel Dambuza-Mayosi and Justice Katharine Mary Savage as the new justices of the Constitutional Court. Both justices bring decades of experience in the law and, most importantly, appellate judicial experience, which will greatly benefit the highest court in the land. [READ THE PRESIDENCY’S OFFICIAL STATEMENT] With the appointment […]
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[Media Statement] President Ramaphosa appoints judges of the Constitutional Court
[Media Statement] President Ramaphosa appoints Justice Nambitha Christabel Dambuza-Mayosi and Justice Katharine Mary Savage as Judges of the Constitutional Court with effect from 1 May 2026.
Preview to the JSC Interviews April 2026
The Judicial Service Commission’s April 2026 interviews come at a critical moment for South Africa’s judiciary. With 31 candidates vying for 15 vacancies, the JSC’s decisions will signal whether it is ready to strengthen judicial capacity, improve accountability, and rebuild public trust, or risk further undermining the system.
Sexual harassment and corruption in the court building
Allegations against a state prosecutor highlight risks of sexual harassment, corruption, and abuse of power in South Africa’s courts.
Joint statement by civil society organisations on delays in Constitutional Court appointments
Civil society warns that delays in Constitutional Court appointments undermine judicial independence, court capacity, and the rule of law in South Africa.
International Day of Women judges 2026
South Africa marks International Day of Women Judges by celebrating progress in gender representation on the bench while highlighting the ongoing barriers women face in the legal profession and judiciary.
Ramaphosa’s inaction is crippling the Constitutional Court
President Ramaphosa’s delay in appointing Constitutional Court judges has left the apex court understaffed, contributing to growing backlogs, longer judgment times, and declining judicial capacity.
[MEDIA STATEMENT] JUSTICE COMMITTEE BRIEFED ON GROSS MISCONDUCT OF JUDGES
Parliament’s Justice Committee has begun the Section 177 process to consider the possible removal of Judges Nana Makhubele and Mushtak Parker following JSC findings of gross misconduct, and will invite written representations from both judges.
Free State High Court Judge Mpina Mathebula faces trial over alleged theft of RAF funds
Free State High Court Judge Mpina Mathebula faces criminal charges of theft, money laundering and contempt of court over the alleged misappropriation of RAF funds meant for a minor road accident victim.
Ramaphosa’s SONA Special Courts idea
President Ramaphosa’s plan for specialised infrastructure courts may ease tender disputes, but without a significant increase in judges nationwide, it risks wasting resources and missing South Africa’s deeper judicial capacity crisis.