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Judicial reform is urgent for South Africa’s future

Posted: 20th June 2025
By: JudgesMatter
Category: Opinions
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South Africa’s judiciary is in crisis. Chronic underfunding, unsafe courts, and lack of institutional independence threaten justice. Urgent reform is needed now.

The April 2025 JSC: Why one is never enough

Posted: 11th April 2025
By: JudgesMatter
Category: Opinions
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April 2025 JSC Appointments: JSC was only able to make one appointment to the Labour Court and one to the Electoral Court.

How much help do our courts need?

Posted: 26th March 2025
By: JudgesMatter
Category: Opinions
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South Africa’s judiciary has long been a cornerstone of democracy—but mounting pressures, including a shortage of judges and stalled reforms, raise urgent questions. This article examines why strengthening the rule of law is more critical than ever.

Judicial crisis: The urgent need for judicial reform amidst mounting backlogs

Posted: 6th September 2024
By: JudgesMatter
Category: Opinions
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There is an urgent need for judicial reform in South Africa as growing backlogs and reliance on pro bono judges strain the system, with no immediate solutions in sight.

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Judicial reform is urgent for South Africa’s future

The April 2025 JSC: Why one is never enough

How much help do our courts need?

Judicial crisis: The urgent need for judicial reform amidst mounting backlogs