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South Africa hosts the J20

South Africa hosts the J20 summit of top judges, spotlighting global judicial independence, rule of law, AI, and climate change justice.

Judicial Matters Amendment Bill

JUDGES MATTER MAKES SUBMISSION ON JUDICIAL MATTERS AMENDMENT BILL CURRENTLY BEFORE PARLIAMENT Judges Matter has made written submissions on the Judicial Matters Amendment Bill 8 of 2025, currently before the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development in the National Assembly in Parliament. The JMAB is called an ‘omnibus bill’ in that it seeks to […]

Judicial reform is urgent for South Africa’s future

South Africa’s judiciary is in crisis. Chronic underfunding, unsafe courts, and lack of institutional independence threaten justice. Urgent reform is needed now.

How much help do our courts need?

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.

The role of NGOs in the Courts

South Africa has a remarkably extensive civil society sector, ranging from small to large, complex organisations with sizeable staff and budgets. Before 1994, many organisations worked to end apartheid. In the post-apartheid era, some NGOs seem to have continued with the role of being watch dogs, playing oversight role on the government while others function […]

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South Africa hosts the J20

Judicial Matters Amendment Bill

Judicial reform is urgent for South Africa’s future

How much help do our courts need?

The role of NGOs in the Courts