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[Media Statement] The passing of former Judge President Temba Sangoni

[Media Statement] The passing of former Judge President Temba Sangoni

CHIEF JUSTICE MAYA MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER EASTERN CAPE JUDGE PRESIDENT TEMBA SANGONI The Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa and the entire Judiciary mourn the passing of Former Judge President Temba Sangoni, a jurist of towering intellect, unwavering principle, and a dedicated servant of justice. Judge Sangoni passed away peacefully in […]

[MEDIA STATEMENT] Judges Matter calls for Judge President accused of sexual harassment to step down

[MEDIA STATEMENT] Judges Matter calls for Judge President accused of sexual harassment to step down

TUESDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2023 MEDIA STATEMENT Judges Matter is very concerned about the complaint that has reportedly been lodged with the Judicial Service Commission about the Judge President being accused of sexual harassment in the Eastern Cape High Court. Reports in the Sunday Times (19 February 2023) say that not only has a complaint been […]

Explainer: On President Cyril Ramaphosa’s nomination of Justice Mahube Molemela as President of the Supreme Court of Appeal

Explainer: On President Cyril Ramaphosa’s nomination of Justice Mahube Molemela as President of the Supreme Court of Appeal

President Cyril Ramaphosa has today announced his nomination of Justice Mahube Molemela as the next president of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), which is the third most senior position in the judiciary. This article answers some frequently asked questions about this development.   What is the significance of this development? The Supreme Court of […]

[MEDIA STATEMENT] President Ramaphosa nominates Justice Mahube Betty Molemela for Judge President of the Supreme Court of Appeal

[MEDIA STATEMENT] President Ramaphosa nominates Justice Mahube Betty Molemela for Judge President of the Supreme Court of Appeal

ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA THURSDAY 02 FEBRUARY 2023 MEDIA STATEMENT President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed Chief Justice Raymond Zondo of his consideration to appoint Justice Mahube Betty Molemela as Judge President of the Supreme Court of Appeal. The President has, through the Chief Justice, invited the Judicial Service Commission, […]

Official Statement: Hlophe’s defiance of JSC

Official Statement: Hlophe’s defiance of JSC

Official statement from Judges Matter regarding Judge President John Hlophe’s apparent defiance of the JSC, the President, and the Office of the Chief Justice: Judges Matter notes with concern the reports that Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe has allowed a suspended judge to serve in the division and allocated new cases to him. “The […]