Number of days since South Africa
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[MEDIA STATEMENT] Judges Matter welcomes Madlanga Commission of inquiry
Judges Matter supports the inquiry into claims of criminal infiltration of the judiciary and urges swift action to protect judicial integrity.
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 […]
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[MEDIA STATEMENT] President Ramaphosa’s announcement of move towards institutional independence for the judiciary
Judges Matter welcomes President Ramaphosa’s commitment to strengthening judicial independence and restoring momentum to long-stalled court reforms.
Three Judges President vie for Deputy Chief Justice – what are their chances?
Three Judges President are in the running to become South Africa’s next Deputy Chief Justice. We weigh their chances and what’s at stake.
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.
[Media Statement] The passing of former Judge President Temba Sangoni
CHIEF JUSTICE MAYA MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER EASTERN CAPE JUDGE PRESIDENT TEMBA SANGONI The Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa and the entire Judiciary mourn the passing of Former Judge President Temba Sangoni, a jurist of towering intellect, unwavering principle, and a dedicated servant of justice. Judge Sangoni passed away peacefully in […]
