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It’s time to nominate new judges for courts across South Africa – JSC October 2026

The JSC has called for nominations to fill 22 judicial vacancies across South Africa’s courts ahead of the October 2026 interview session.

JSC April 2026: Stronger interviews but fault lines still remain

A review of the April 2026 JSC interviews, judicial appointments, misconduct rulings, and the urgent reforms still needed to strengthen South Africa’s judiciary.

Preview to the JSC Interviews April 2026

The Judicial Service Commission’s April 2026 interviews come at a critical moment for South Africa’s judiciary. With 31 candidates vying for 15 vacancies, the JSC’s decisions will signal whether it is ready to strengthen judicial capacity, improve accountability, and rebuild public trust, or risk further undermining the system.

Fewer appointments, higher standards: What the October 2025 JSC session revealed

The JSC’s October 2025 interviews marked real progress in raising standards and enforcing ethics in judicial appointments, but gaps in voting procedures and accountability still undermine the process.

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.

Taking stock of Chief Justice Mandisa Maya’s first year in office

Chief Justice Mandisa Maya’s first year has been marked by major strides, including a breakthrough on judicial independence and a long-awaited sexual harassment policy. Yet concerns remain about slow reforms to the misconduct system, ongoing JSC credibility issues, and her limited presence at the Constitutional Court.

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It’s time to nominate new judges for courts across South Africa – JSC October 2026

JSC April 2026: Stronger interviews but fault lines still remain

Preview to the JSC Interviews April 2026

Fewer appointments, higher standards: What the October 2025 JSC session revealed

October 2025 JSC Interviews: Filling the Apex bench and beyond

Taking stock of Chief Justice Mandisa Maya’s first year in office

The JSC Interviews April 2025: A small but significant affair

JSC October Interviews: Key appointments, challenges, and a new era of leadership

October JSC interviews set to shape South Africa’s Judiciary amid political tensions

[MEDIA ADVISORY] JSC Media Accreditation October 2024

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