Judges cannot wear political hats: on the retired chief justice’s presidential run
To protect judicial independence judges are given lifetime appointments to the Bench. This means that once you are appointed as a judge, you will die as a judge.
Hlophe cases highlight difficulty in holding judges to account
The cases involving Judge Hlophe illustrate the structural weaknesses within the judicial misconduct system perfectly.
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[MEDIA STATEMENT] JSC DECISION ON HLOPHE
At its meeting on Monday 25 July 2022 the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), deliberated and resolved to advise the President to suspend Judge President Hlophe in terms of section 177 (3) of the Constitution.
The Chief Justice congratulates Justice Maya on her appointment as Deputy Chief Justice
The Chief Justice congratulates Justice Maya on her appointment as Deputy Chief Justice
Justice Maya appointed as Deputy Chief Justice
President Ramaphosa appoints Judge Maya to the Constitutional Court
“We don’t have the basic Telkom line” – the urgent challenges of judicial governance and administration
The OCJ was established as a standalone national government department to provide administrative support to the Chief Justice and the rest of the judiciary. It was meant to take care of all the administrative functions.
