Constitutional Court Archives

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.

[Media Statement] Judges Matter condemns Health Minister Motsoaledi’s attack on the Constitutional Court

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.

[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 […]

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.

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.

October 2025 JSC Interviews: Filling the Apex bench and beyond

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) begins its final 2025 interviews in Sandton to fill 23 judicial vacancies across nine courts, including two long-awaited seats at the Constitutional Court. With Chief Justice Mandisa Maya leading her first full October round, the JSC faces a key test of credibility, capacity, and commitment to strengthening South Africa’s judiciary.

The judiciary in 2025: A watershed moment in a watershed year

2025 is a pivotal year for South Africa’s judiciary, with major judicial misconduct cases, resource shortages, and governance reforms shaping the legal landscape. Chief Justice Mandisa Maya is leading efforts to strengthen judicial accountability, streamline processes, and address critical vacancies.

[MEDIA ADVISORY] Special Ceremonial Sitting of the Constitutional Court in Honour of Chief Justice R M M Zondo

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE Media statement 13 August 2024 Media Advisory – Special Ceremonial Sitting of the Constitutional Court in Honour of Chief Justice R M M Zondo A Special Ceremonial Session of the Constitutional Court to mark the retirement of the Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, Chief Justice R M […]

Preview of the JSC April 2024: The JSC must again focus on criteria and more

A preview on the April 2024 JSC Interviews and why it is important that we are all paying attention. During this round of interviews the JSC will be looking to fill positions on some of South Africa’s top courts.

Our most read articles of 2022

Throughout the year we write articles to share information about the JSC, the judges’ interview process, and the South African judicial system as a whole. This year was a particularly busy year for the judiciary, marked by a number of significant events, including but not limited to the Chief Justice Interviews, the Deputy Chief Justice […]

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