The JSC October interviews brought significant judicial appointments, a spotlight on leadership, and challenges around candidate selection, setting the stage for a strengthened judiciary under Chief Justice Mandisa Maya’s guidance.
Now chaired by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, the JSC faces political challenges and new members. This critical round of appointments will shape South Africa’s judiciary and test the JSC’s credibility.
Judicial Service Commission’s Decision on the postponement of the next sitting of the JSC, scheduled for 7 –16 October 2024.
The Western Cape High Court has granted the DA an interim interdict barring Dr. John Hlophe from participating in the October 2024 JSC interviews, citing concerns over the impact of his involvement on the credibility of the judicial appointment process.
Only the highest quality MPs should be selected for the Judicial Service Commission and Magistrates Commission.
Invitation to hybrid event on topic: Impeaching Judges: Constitutional Milestone or Admission of Failure? 4 April 2024 6pm
MEDIA STATEMENT TO ALL MEDIA/NEWS EDITORS WEDNESDAY, 06 MARCH 2024 PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA AFFIRMS REMOVAL OF JUDGES HLOPHE AND MOTATA President Cyril Ramaphosa has in accordance with section 177 (1) and (2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa which states that “ A judge may be removed from office […]
With the final leg of the Hlophe and Motata now looming in Parliament, we explore the origins of these complaints, and why the impeachment vote is significant.
In 2024, South Africa’s judiciary will face a historic leadership transition. Possibly three of the top four positions in the judicial hierarchy will have new incumbents. This will be the most rapid change in judicial leadership since 1994.
Judges Matter welcomes the majority decision of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional to recommend to the National Assembly that retired Judge Nkola Motata and suspended Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe be removed from office as judges.
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