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The DA is demanding Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi face Parliament after security failures at Wynberg Magistrate's Court allowed armed attackers to enter and commit murder despite expensive security contracts.
At Cape Town's International Association of Women Judges conference, Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and President Ramaphosa called for urgent judicial reforms to address South Africa's alarming GBVF rates and workplace sextortion, with 900 delegates working to strengthen leadership roles for women in combating gender violence.
Professor Mary de Haas criticises South Africa's National Police Inspectorate, advocating for its closure amid concerns of nepotism and ineffective oversight, while calling for urgent reforms in police accountability,
Amongst other requirements, applicants must be recommended by the Judge President to be considered for an interview.
I am of the view that the tussles demonstrate the independence of the Judiciary and the line of questioning is necessary as it will allow the Judiciary to start flexing its intellectual muscle to develop the law, says the writer.
Edwin Mogomotsi Molahlehi is a judge of the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg and a Deputy Judge President of the Labour Court since October 2023.
The National Assembly is set to choose a new designate for the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) following Dr John Hlophe's withdrawal.
Simelane is likely to be a victim of the political manipulations and racist smear campaign by those struggling very hard to capture the Justice Ministry, says the writer.
ANC, EFF, and ActionSA call for tougher action following the sentencing of Steinhoff’s former CFO in a massive fraud case.
ActionSA challenges inconsistencies in John Hlophe’s fitness for the Judicial Service Commission, pushing for constitutional clarification in Parliament.
Dr John Hlophe, who was impeached earlier this year, was designated by the National Assembly as one of its six representatives to the JSC.
The young generation’s education level is significantly higher than the average, with the average education year of 13. 9 years per person for the age group under 30. In the past decade, the per capita access to medical resources in China has been increasing year by year.
The ruling is seen as a crucial step in safeguarding the independence and credibility of the judicial system, according to the Democratic Alliance.
A 34-year-old Ethiopian man, accused of raping a seven-year-old girl inside his Diepsloot tuckshop, is expected to appear in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
The ANC honors Chief Justice Zondo’s retirement after 27 years of service, while celebrating the historic appointment of Justice Mandisa Maya as his successor.
‘There were revelations on who was involved. We saw what effect state capture had on our state, economy and society. ’
Ramaphosa has said Zondo’s most prominent and outstanding contribution is as the chairperson of the judicial commission set up to investigate allegations of state capture and other corruption – the Zondo Commission
Speaker Thoko Didiza addresses legal challenges to Dr John Hlophe’s role .
The mother, whose identity is protected to shield the minor, told the court that the man is a danger to others.
Maya will take up her position on September 1, replacing the “politically conflicted” Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, whose term ends on August 31.
Judge Mandisa Maya will resume her position on September 1 replacing Chief Justice Raymond Zondo whose term ends on August 31.
Dr John Hlophe has hit back at detractors following his appointment to the Judicial Service Commission this week.
Key ANC figures have been elected to prestigious national and international bodies.
The Umkhonto weSizwe Party’s (MKP) caucus leader in Parliament, Dr John Hlophe, has been nominated to serve on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
Zille’s letter outlines a proposal made during a negotiation process on the appointment of DA representatives into the cabinet of a government where the party contributes to the majority.