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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.

[MEDIA STATEMENT] Judges Matter calls for Gauteng High Court judge charged with corruption to step down and be suspended immediately

Judges Matter calls for the immediate suspension of a Gauteng High Court judge arrested on allegations of corruption and money laundering, urging the JSC to invoke its extraordinary powers to protect the integrity of the judiciary.

Launch of The Progress Report

Judges Matter announces the launch of The Progress Report. Monitoring and reporting on the progress of corruption cases in South Africa

[MEDIA STATEMENT] JSC’s decisions on complaint by Goliath AJP against Hlophe JP of the Western Cape Division of the High Court

Posted: 9th December 2023
By: JudgesMatter
Category: Conduct / Opinions / Press releases
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The Judicial Service Committees decisions on the complaint by Goliath AJP against Hlophe JP, and Hlophe JP against Goliath AJP

Judge Willie Seriti and Judge Hendrick Musi

Image courtesy of Daily Maverick / The Times / Daniel Born Former Supreme Court of Appeal Judge Willie Seriti and former Judge President Hendrik Musi are two retired judges are facing a judicial misconduct investigation over their role in a commission of inquiry into a corrupt arms deal. They are accused of not doing a […]

What is the significance of the Judge Makhubele Tribunal?

When does a judge become a judge? Can a judge be held responsible for activities that happen prior to them becoming a judge? What kind of activities would violate judicial ethics and the law? Was a high court judge involved in state capture and corruption? These are some of the questions the Judicial Conduct Tribunal […]

Everything you need to know about the Makhubele Tribunal

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal will start hearings into allegations of gross judicial misconduct filed by activist organisation #UniteBehind against Gauteng High Court Judge Nana Makhubele. If found guilty of gross misconduct, Judge Makhubele might face judicial impeachment. The allegations against Judge Makhubele: #UniteBehind’s allegations against Judge Makhubele include: 1. Being the chairperson of the board […]

[MEDIA STATEMENT] President Ramaphosa suspends Judge President Hlophe of the Western Cape Division of the High Court

Posted: 14th December 2022
By: JudgesMatter
Category: Conduct / Opinions / Press releases
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ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA WEDNESDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2022 MEDIA STATEMENT President Cyril Ramaphosa has on the advice of the Judicial Services Commission (“JSC”) and in terms of section 177(3) of the Constitution, decided to suspend Judge President Mandlakayise John Hlophe from his duties pending a decision of the National […]

[MEDIA STATEMENT] JSC DECISION ON THE APPEAL BY HLOPHE ON COMPLAINTS BY GOLIATH

Posted: 21st September 2022
By: Judges Matter
Category: Conduct / Opinions / Press releases
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Judicial Conduct Appeals Committee’s decision on the appeal by Judge President Hlophe against the decision by former Chief Justice Mogoeng on complaints by Deputy Judge President Goliath

Hlophe cases highlight difficulty in holding judges to account

The cases involving Judge Hlophe illustrate the structural weaknesses within the judicial misconduct system perfectly.

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