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Judge Mngqibisa -Thusi not guilty of gross misconduct
The allegations against her arose from a complaint lodged by Judge President Dunstan Mlambo. This resulted in the tribunal investigating her fitness to hold office.
Judge President Mlambo and Judge Mudau reported to JCC and Chief Justice
In the letters issued to JCC and the Chief Justice, Matizirofa and her legal attorneys said there was a rising trend in the legal profession of demonstrating disrespect for courts and the judiciary
Judge President Mlambo faces more allegations of misconduct
Petse said he became suspicious of Mlambo when the matter was removed from the court roll in February 2023.
Judge President Mlambo accused of unethical conduct
Machaba’s instructing attorney, Advocate Macgregor Kufa, said the matter was also before the Equality Court and claimed that Mlambo was not assisting in appointing a judge because the matter involved another judge
Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela tribunal hearings postponed due to hospital admission
The Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearings looking into the conduct of suspended Pretoria High Court Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela have been postponed after he was admitted to hospital due to ill health.
Tribunal hearing postponed as Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela admitted to hospital
The hearings scheduled to look into Judge Maumela’s failure to deliver numerous reserved judgments within a reasonable time began on Monday and were scheduled to proceed up until March 22.
Judge President Mlambo insists former Meyiwa trial judge Tshifhiwa Maumela did not do any ‘heavy lifting’
In June 2023, Judge Maumela and Judge Nomonde Mngqibisa-Thusi were suspended by President Cyril Ramaphosa for failing to deliver numerous reserved judgments within a reasonable time.
Advocate Anthony Brink insists South African judiciary ‘irredeemably corrupt’, states intention to approach international intelligence agencies
The State Security Agency and Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence have distanced itself from the report.
Judge President Mlambo pleased with pace of Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, no complaints against presiding judge
Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo says he is pleased with the pace of the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial since retired Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng took over proceedings in July.
Chief Justice Zondo thanks Zuma for kick-starting journey to independent judiciary
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has thanked former president Jacob Zuma for kick-starting the process which has led to South Africa establishing a pathway towards a truly independent judiciary.
Court sets aside South Africa’s R50m donation to Cuba following review application brought by AfriForum
The civil rights organisation AfriForum successfully stopped the government’s intended R50m donation to the Cuban government by the Department of International Relations and Co-operation.
Cyril Ramaphosa opposes Jacob Zuma’s legal bid to remove Chief Justice Raymond Zondo
He also argued that according to publicly available information, Zondo scored the lowest points when matched against Justice Mandisa Maya who was recommended for the position by the JSC.
Judges, lawyers pay tribute to Desiree Finca the first African female to be admitted as an attorney in SA
The Women Legal Practice Act, which came into effect in 1923, opened the door and paved the way for women to join the legal fraternity in the country.
Suspended Judge Nana Makhubele was ‘secretive’ about Prasa post
According to Judge President Dunstan Mlambo, the now-suspended Judge Makhubele was secretive about her appointment to the board and only confirmed this to him in January 2018.
Judicial Conduct Tribunal into misconduct complaint against Judge Nana Makhubele begins
Judge Makhubele, a former board chairperson of the Passenger Rail Agency of SA, is facing a misconduct investigation which could lead to her impeachment.
Cyril Ramaphosa’s meddling has compromised Zondo Commission
State capture inquiry transformed into an instrument to fight ANC factional battles.
Advocates for Transformation’s treasurer Tebogo Manye resigns in protest against Dali Mpofu’s treatment
Advocate Tebogo Manye accused the organisation of ’failing its members’ and of having been ’infiltrated by hardcore conservatives’.