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‘There were revelations on who was involved. We saw what effect state capture had on our state, economy and society. ’
Today, all the women in South Africa, regardless of race or age, enjoy freedom and equal rights thanks to the bravery, activism, and sacrifices of the generation of 1956.
The new chief justice’s appointment must be seen as a corrective measure, since she was overlooked when President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Chief Justice Zondo over her head despite his dismal performance, the writer says.
The support of her colleagues within and outside of the Constitutional Court will go a long way in dismantling some of the barriers that may hinder her vision for the country’s apex court.
She is no stranger to the ConCourt, as she joined this court in September 2022, where she has written three of her own judgments to date.
Zuma only served two months in jail and was released on medical parole. So this would mean that he can stand as an MP.
OPINION: Justice Raymond Zondo’s departure would hopefully mark the end of the most controversial period of the Office of the Chief Justice, writes Prof. Sipho Seepe.
Reacting to the news, the EFF in a statement said it welcomed the nomination as her extensive knowledge and experience and impeccable character stood her in good stead.
If she is successfully nominated, she will be the first woman chief justice of South Africa.
Judge Mandisa Maya was appointed the Deputy Chief Justice in September last year.
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa said judges should not be dragged into party politics just as politicians should not be dragged into judicial matters.
The Office of the Chief Justice issued a scathing statement, calling for the ANC to immediately desist and remove the poster from all online platforms where it had been published.
The Jacob Zuma Foundation also wants the Judicial Service Commission to investigate and institute disciplinary action against Justice Raymond Zondo for ‘crossing the line’ in his political commentary.
Casac has questioned the JSC about whether, in its opinion, any of the eight candidates not recommended did not meet the requirements for appointment and requested the reasons behind why the two candidates were selected.
The Judicial Services Commission has so far interviewed for vacancies at the Supreme Court of Appeal and Labour Courts this week.
According to the university, the top two judges of the Republic of South Africa will be honoured during a special graduation ceremony to be held at the Unisa Muckleneuck Campus.
Women across South Africa have made many strides in advocating for equality, yet gender inequality is still rife in the workplace.
While gender-based violence (GBV) activists believed that hefty sentences were necessary, they said it was not enough to prevent the killing of women.
The Deputy Chief Justice designate was one of the speakers at the 16th conference and annual general meeting of the South Africa Chapter: International Assembly of Women Judges at Unisa's Muckleneuk campus.
The sole Deputy Chief Justice nominee was responding to a question from IFP chief whip Narend Singh who asked her how she felt when Ramaphosa overlooked the JSC’s recommendation for her appointment as Mogoeng Mogoeng’s successor.