Judicial Governance in South Africa
This paper discusses the current position regarding the governance of the judiciary in South Africa. It identifies criticisms of the current system and areas in which reform appears to be needed.
The State of the Judiciary and Judicial Governance unveiled: A necessary reality check
Addressing crucial judicial governance issues is an important step towards the establishment of a single, effective and fully independent judiciary.
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[Media Statement] Judges Matter welcomes the decision to recommend the removal from office of Judges Motata and Hlophe.
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.
Gender analysis of the JSC October Interviews: transformation or well-dressed Misogynoir?
Can we say that we are really dedicated to transformation if black women must choose between individual ambition, or staying in one position as it fills the quota of having more black women as heads of courts?
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[Media Statement] Judges Matter condemns Julius Malema’s comments against Magistrate Twanet Olivier
Judges Matter condemns, in the strongest terms, the comments made by EFF leader, Mr Julius Malema, accusing Magistrate Twanet Olivier of corruption and incompetence without any substantiation.
The role and importance of the Labour Court
The Labour Court sits at the nerve centre of South Africa’s labour dispute resolution system. Despite its importance, the Labour Court has faced several challenges in recent years.
Preview of the JSC October 2023
What to expect at the October 2023 JSC interviews including the impact of the new criteria and what to do about the misconduct cases.
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[Media Statement] Judges Matter statement on sexual harassment investigation Into Eastern Cape Judge President
Judges Matter statement on sexual harassment investigation Into Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge
Judges Matter and DGRU submission to the JSC: Great progress, but more needs to be done
The October 2023 DGRU submission reflects on the progress made by the JSC and suggests areas for improvement, intended to enhance the legitimacy of the judicial appointment process.
What Judge Motata did wrong
Judge Motata is not facing impeachment as a result of drunk driving, Rather it is the result of two other complaints: One, how he defended himself in his criminal trial, and the second is a charge of racism.
