JSC April 2026: Stronger interviews but fault lines still remain
- Posted: 21st May 2026
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
A review of the April 2026 JSC interviews, judicial appointments, misconduct rulings, and the urgent reforms still needed to strengthen South Africa’s judiciary.
[Media Statement] JSC decision on Semekazi v Hartle
- Posted: 16th May 2026
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
JSC’s decision on a complaint lodged by Mr Thozamile Semekazi against Judge Belinda Hartle of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court
[Media Statement] Judges Matter condemns Health Minister Motsoaledi’s attack on the Constitutional Court
- Posted: 12th May 2026
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
Judges Matter has condemned Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s comments questioning the impartiality of Constitutional Court judges in the pending NHI case, calling the remarks an attack on judicial independence and a violation of his constitutional obligations.
The Mbenenge Misconduct Decision
- Posted: 28th April 2026
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Conduct / Opinions
- Comment: 0
JSC finds Judge President Mbenenge guilty of gross misconduct, signalling stronger accountability and a firm stance on power dynamics and sexual harassment in the judiciary.
[Judges Matter Media Statement] JSC decision on Judge Mbenenge
- Posted: 17th April 2026
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Conduct / Opinions
- Comment: 0
JUDGES MATTER STATEMENT 17 APRIL 2026 For Immediate Release JUDGES MATTER WELCOMES THE JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION’S DECISION ON THE COMPLAINT LODGED BY MS ANDISWA MENGO AGAINST JUDGE PRESIDENT SELBY MBENENGE OF THE EASTERN CAPE DIVISION OF THE HIGH COURT Judges Matter welcomes the Judicial Service Commission’s (JSC) finding that the conduct of Judge President Mbenenge […]
[MEDIA STATEMENT] JSC EASTERN CAPE INTERVIEWS POSTPONED
- Posted: 15th April 2026
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION 15 April 2026 Media Statement MEDIA STATEMENT REGARDING JSC EASTERN CAPE INTERVIEWS The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has learnt of a possible conflict of interest, in the interviews currently underway, today, 15 April 2026 for the filling of three (3) vacancies in the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court. This has […]
[Media Statement] Judges Matter welcomes historic appointment of two more women to the Constitutional Court
- Posted: 10th April 2026
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
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 […]
[Media Statement] President Ramaphosa appoints judges of the Constitutional Court
- Posted: 10th April 2026
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Opinions / Press releases
- Comment: 0
[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
- Posted: 9th April 2026
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
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
- Posted: 1st April 2026
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
Allegations against a state prosecutor highlight risks of sexual harassment, corruption, and abuse of power in South Africa’s courts.
