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Judicial Governance in South Africa

Posted: 5th December 2023
By: JudgesMatter
Category: Magistrates / Opinions / State of the Judiciary
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This paper discusses the current position regarding the governance of the judiciary in South Africa. It identifies criticisms of the current system and areas in which reform appears to be needed.

The State of the Judiciary and Judicial Governance unveiled: A necessary reality check

Posted: 1st December 2023
By: JudgesMatter
Category: Opinions / State of the Judiciary
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Addressing crucial judicial governance issues is an important step towards the establishment of a single, effective and fully independent judiciary.

#FeesMustFall and the appointment of Judges

The #FeesMustFall movement have probably not considered the implications of their actions on the appointments of judges. You yourself not immediately see the connection. Let me explain. Judges Matter is a project which works on supporting the transparency of the judicial appointments process. Good appointments make for good judges; good judges make for good judgments; […]

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Judicial Governance in South Africa

The State of the Judiciary and Judicial Governance unveiled: A necessary reality check

#FeesMustFall and the appointment of Judges