JSC October Interviews: Key appointments, challenges, and a new era of leadership
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.
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[MEDIA STATEMENT] Passing of Judge Willem Heath
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
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.
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[MEDIA ADVISORY] JSC Media Accreditation October 2024
Media Advisory: October 2024 Media accreditation for October 2024 JSC Interviews. Deadline 3 October 2024.
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[MEDIA STATEMENT] JSC’s decision on the postponement of the next sitting of the JSC
Judicial Service Commission’s Decision on the postponement of the next sitting of the JSC, scheduled for 7 –16 October 2024.
What the DA’s interdict means for John Hlophe and the JSC
The Western Cape High Court has granted the DA an interim interdict barring Dr. John Hlophe from participating in the October 2024 JSC interviews, citing concerns over the impact of his involvement on the credibility of the judicial appointment process.
Winners of Judges Matter Essay Writing Competition 2024
Announcing the Winners of the 2024 Judges Matter Prize in Excellent Writing on the Judiciary Judges Matter is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Judges Matter Prize in Excellent Writing on the Judiciary! This annual competition, first launched in 2021, aims to inspire critical thinking and academic engagement with pressing issues affecting the […]
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[MEDIA STATEMENT] Judges’ salary increase
Judges Matter welcomes Parliament’s approval of judicial salary increases but expresses concern over the continued erosion of judges’ and magistrates’ incomes due to below-inflation adjustments, which could threaten judicial independence.
The prospects and challenges of Chief Justice Mandisa Maya’s tenure
Newly appointed Chief Justice Mandisa Maya faces significant challenges leading South Africa’s judiciary through a critical period.
Judicial crisis: The urgent need for judicial reform amidst mounting backlogs
There is an urgent need for judicial reform in South Africa as growing backlogs and reliance on pro bono judges strain the system, with no immediate solutions in sight.
