

Number of days since South Africa
has had a Deputy Chief Justice
Judicial Tribunals show an urgent need for dealing with sexual harassment
- Posted: 17th February 2025
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Opinions
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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.
Most Watched JSC Interview Videos of 2024
- Posted: 11th December 2024
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Opinions
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President Ramaphosa needs to name South Africa’s next Deputy Chief Justice
- Posted: 11th December 2024
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Opinions
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South Africa’s judiciary faces uncertainty as the Deputy Chief Justice post remains vacant for nearly 100 days. Explore potential candidates and the urgent need for leadership.
JSC October Interviews: Key appointments, challenges, and a new era of leadership
- Posted: 4th November 2024
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Opinions
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The JSC October interviews brought significant judicial appointments, a spotlight on leadership, and challenges around candidate selection, setting the stage for a strengthened judiciary under Chief Justice Mandisa Maya’s guidance.
[MEDIA STATEMENT] Passing of Judge Willem Heath
- Posted: 11th October 2024
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Opinions
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MEDIA STATEMENT ______________________________________________________________________________ THE SOUTH AFRICAN JUDICIARY MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER JUDGE WILLEM HEATH OCTOBER 2024 ______________________________________________________________________________ It is with sadness that the South African Judiciary acknowledges the passing of former Judge Willem Heath, who passed away on 9 October 2024 at the age of 79. Former Judge Heath’s contributions to the legal profession […]
October JSC interviews set to shape South Africa’s Judiciary amid political tensions
- Posted: 4th October 2024
- By: JudgesMatter
- Category: Opinions
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Now chaired by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, the JSC faces political challenges and new members. This critical round of appointments will shape South Africa’s judiciary and test the JSC’s credibility.



