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[MEDIA STATEMENT] Judges Matter condemns incitement against the Constitutional Court and the judiciary
Judges Matter condemns the comments made by Mkhonto Wesizwe Party’s Spokesperson, Mr Nhlamulo Ndlela, immediately after the Constitutional Court’s order on 31 July 2025 dismissing the MKP’s application for direct access.
[MEDIA STATEMENT] Judges Matter welcomes Deputy Chief Justice Mlambo’s appointment
Judges Matter welcomes Deputy Chief Justice Mlambo’s appointment, forges to work with him and hold him accountable
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[MEDIA STATEMENT] President Ramaphosa appoints Mlambo as DCJ
President Ramaphosa appoints Judge President Dunstan Mlambo as Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa
Judge Parker guilty of gross misconduct by Judicial Conduct Tribunal
Western Cape High Court Judge Mushtak Parker has been found guilty of gross misconduct by a Judicial Conduct Tribunal, paving the way for possible impeachment and removal from office.
[MEDIA STATEMENT] Judges Matter welcomes Madlanga Commission of inquiry
Judges Matter supports the inquiry into claims of criminal infiltration of the judiciary and urges swift action to protect judicial integrity.
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 […]
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[MEDIA STATEMENT] President Ramaphosa’s announcement of move towards institutional independence for the judiciary
Judges Matter welcomes President Ramaphosa’s commitment to strengthening judicial independence and restoring momentum to long-stalled court reforms.
Three Judges President vie for Deputy Chief Justice – what are their chances?
Three Judges President are in the running to become South Africa’s next Deputy Chief Justice. We weigh their chances and what’s at stake.
Judicial reform is urgent for South Africa’s future
South Africa’s judiciary is in crisis. Chronic underfunding, unsafe courts, and lack of institutional independence threaten justice. Urgent reform is needed now.