JSC interviews Archives - Judges Matter

[Media Statement] Further deliberations following interviews for the Deputy Judge President of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court

JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION MEDIA STATEMENT FURTHER DELIBERATIONS FOLLOWING INTERVIEWS FOR THE DEPUTY JUDGE PRESIDENT OF THE EASTERN CAPE DIVISION OF THE HIGH COURT [1] Following the interviews and the deliberations for the Deputy Judge President of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court that were held on 6 October 2026, none of the candidates achieved […]

Preview of the JSC Interviews: October 2026

The October 2026 JSC interviews bring 43 candidates competing for 22 judicial vacancies, serious judicial misconduct matters and proposed reforms to the appointments process. With specialist courts under pressure and longstanding vacancies to fill, Judges Matter examines what is at stake for South Africa’s judiciary.

[Media Advisory] JSC interviews October 2026

29 September 2026 MEDIA ADVISORY JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION INTERVIEWS, 5 – 13 OCTOBER 2026 The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) will interview candidates nominated for positions in the various Superior Courts in Sandton from 5 to 13 October 2026. Members of the media interested in covering the proceedings are requested to submit their accreditation requests by […]

[Media Statement] Judges Matter welcomes the Judicial Service Commission’s new procedure and ethical guidelines document

Judges Matter welcomes the JSC’s proposed reforms to strengthen transparency, integrity and effectiveness in South Africa’s judicial appointment process.

Media Statement: JSC invites public comment on revised judicial appointment procedures

Media Statement: JSC Invites Public Comment on Revised Judicial Appointment Procedures. Comments must be received by 17 September 2026.

Now is your time to provide feedback on shortlisted candidates

How to submit feedback on candidates shortlisted for the JSC October 2026 interviews. Public comments close on 11 September 2026.

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.

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