Judicial Conduct Tribunal Archives

The Mbenenge Misconduct Decision

JSC finds Judge President Mbenenge guilty of gross misconduct, signalling stronger accountability and a firm stance on power dynamics and sexual harassment in the judiciary.

[MEDIA STATEMENT] JUSTICE COMMITTEE BRIEFED ON GROSS MISCONDUCT OF JUDGES

Parliament’s Justice Committee has begun the Section 177 process to consider the possible removal of Judges Nana Makhubele and Mushtak Parker following JSC findings of gross misconduct, and will invite written representations from both judges.

Sexual Harassment in the Judiciary: The Ongoing Tribunal of Judge Mbenenge

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.

Sexual harassment and the Courts – the Judicial Conduct Tribunal for Judge President Mbenenge

It is only just over a week before the Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing for Eastern Cape Judge President Mbenenge is set to resume. In January 2025, the tribunal, chaired by retired Judge Ngoepe, heard chilling evidence from the complainant, Ms Mengo. The tribunal ended with the re-examination of Ms Mengo by her representative, Adv Rajab-Budlender […]

Judicial Tribunals show an urgent need for dealing with sexual harassment

Sexual harassment in the legal profession has long been an “open secret,” but recent judicial misconduct cases have brought the issue into the spotlight, demanding urgent reforms.

Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela and Judge Nomonde Mngqibisa-Thusi Judicial Conduct Tribunals

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is cracking down on judges who don’t deliver their judgments timeously, with the complaint against Judges Maumela and Mngqibisa-Thusi serving as a case in point.

[MEDIA STATEMENT] Judicial conduct tribunal Mlambo against Maumela

[MEDIA STATMENT] Judicial Conduct Tribunal to conduct hearings on the complaint lodged by Judge President D Mlambo against Judge T A Maumela

A leadership transition, impeachments and election matters — issues facing the judiciary in 2024

Posted: 8th January 2024
By: JudgesMatter
Category: Conduct / Opinions / State of the Judiciary
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In 2024, South Africa’s judiciary will face a historic leadership transition. Possibly three of the top four positions in the judicial hierarchy will have new incumbents. This will be the most rapid change in judicial leadership since 1994.

[MEDIA STATEMENT] JSC’s decisions on complaint by Goliath AJP against Hlophe JP of the Western Cape Division of the High Court

Posted: 9th December 2023
By: JudgesMatter
Category: Conduct / Opinions / Press releases
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The Judicial Service Committees decisions on the complaint by Goliath AJP against Hlophe JP, and Hlophe JP against Goliath AJP

[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
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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.

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