The Judicial Conduct Tribunal into Judge Mbenenge heard harrowing testimony over seven days, including allegations of sexual harassment, power abuse, and missing evidence. The case highlights urgent concerns about accountability and justice within South Africa’s judiciary.
April 2025 JSC Appointments: JSC was only able to make one appointment to the Labour Court and one to the Electoral Court.
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.
Newly appointed Chief Justice Mandisa Maya faces significant challenges leading South Africa’s judiciary through a critical period.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) needs to take a more ‘HR’ style, strategic approach to its role in judicial appointments.
Joint Statement: Freedom Under Law, Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Judges Matter and Defend Our Democracy call for clarity over allegations against Minister Thembi Simelane Freedom Under Law (FUL), The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Judges Matter and Defend Our Democracy note with concern media reports alleging that the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, was connected to […]
Judges Matter is disappointed in the the National Assembly’s decision to appoint MPs with past misconduct, like Dr. John Hlophe and Ms. Faith Muthambi, to the Judicial Service Commission and Magistrates Commission.
Only the highest quality MPs should be selected for the Judicial Service Commission and Magistrates Commission.
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