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The April 2025 JSC: Why one is never enough

April 2025 JSC Appointments: JSC was only able to make one appointment to the Labour Court and one to the Electoral Court.

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

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.

[MEDIA STATEMENT] JSC’s decision on the postponement of the next sitting of the JSC

Judicial Service Commission’s Decision on the postponement of the next sitting of the JSC, scheduled for 7 –16 October 2024.

What the DA’s interdict means for John Hlophe and the JSC

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.

The prospects and challenges of Chief Justice Mandisa Maya’s tenure

Newly appointed Chief Justice Mandisa Maya faces significant challenges leading South Africa’s judiciary through a critical period.

The JSC must play its strategic ‘Human Resources’ function

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) needs to take a more ‘HR’ style, strategic approach to its role in judicial appointments.

[MEDIA STATEMENT] Call for clarity over allegations against Minister Thembi Simelane

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 […]

[MEDIA STATEMENT] National Assembly’s vote on members of the JSC

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.

[MEDIA STATEMENT] Only the best MPs to be part of the JSC

Only the highest quality MPs should be selected for the Judicial Service Commission and Magistrates Commission.

JSC MAY 2024 REVIEW: CHIEF JUSTICE AND SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL INTERVIEWS

The JSC interviews that took place in May 2024 for the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judges, Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya for Chief Justice, and Justice Dumisani Zondi for deputy president of the SCA, will significantly impact the judiciary’s future.

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