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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.

[MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT] SCA additional vacancy

JSC Media announcement regarding an additional vacancy in the SCA to be interviewed for in May 2024 at a special sitting of the JSC.

[UPDATE] Statements On Complaint Against Eastern Cape High Court Judge President Mbenenge

JSC statement and Judges Matter’s response to the JSC decision regarding the suspension of Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge whilst under investigation for sexual harassment.

[Media Statement] Judges Matter welcomes the decision to recommend the removal from office of Judges Motata and Hlophe.

Posted: 23rd November 2023
By: JudgesMatter
Category: Conduct / Opinions / Press releases
Comment: 0

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.

[Media Statement] Judges Matter condemns Julius Malema’s comments against Magistrate Twanet Olivier

Posted: 23rd October 2023
By: JudgesMatter
Category: Magistrates / Opinions / Press releases
Comment: 0

Judges Matter condemns, in the strongest terms, the comments made by EFF leader, Mr Julius Malema, accusing Magistrate Twanet Olivier of corruption and incompetence without any substantiation.

[Media Statement] Judges Matter statement on sexual harassment investigation Into Eastern Cape Judge President

Judges Matter statement on sexual harassment investigation Into Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge

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