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International Day of Women judges 2026

South Africa marks International Day of Women Judges by celebrating progress in gender representation on the bench while highlighting the ongoing barriers women face in the legal profession and judiciary.

What the Mbenenge Tribunal decision really means

The Mbenenge Tribunal found Judge President Mbenenge not guilty of gross misconduct, but guilty of serious misconduct. This explainer unpacks what the ruling actually means, what still lies ahead at the JSC, and why the decision matters for judicial accountability.

Fewer appointments, higher standards: What the October 2025 JSC session revealed

The JSC’s October 2025 interviews marked real progress in raising standards and enforcing ethics in judicial appointments, but gaps in voting procedures and accountability still undermine the process.

Misconduct Tribunals and the Sexual Harassment Policy

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal against Judge President Selby Mbenenge highlights why South Africa’s judiciary must enforce its new Sexual Harassment Policy to ensure accountability, respect, and equality in the courts.

Sexual Harassment Policy of the South African Judiciary

Explainer on South Africa’s new judiciary sexual harassment policy: scope, reporting, training, and measures to ensure safer courts.

It Takes a Woman

Celebrating women in the judiciary and Chief Justice Maya’s landmark anti-sexual harassment policy, creating safer, more equal courts for all.

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.

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