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President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints members to the Special Tribunal
Members of the tribunal stem from high courts across the country.
JSC interviews candidates for High Court vacancies
After a day of interviews, the Judicial Service Commission(JSC) last night resolved to fill four vacancies for on the Western Cape Division of the High Court.
Legal community praises Judge Mabindla-Boqwana's recommendation
The Judicial Service Commission’s (JSC) recommendation on a new Western Cape Judge President has been welcomed.
Judge Mabindla-Boqwana a breathe of fresh air to Western Cape bench
Highly recommended SCA judge could occupy Western Cape High Court’s top post.
JSC conducts interviews for new Western Cape High Court Judge President
The race to become the Western Cape High Court’s next judge president was in full effect, as seven esteemed judges stated their case as to why they’d be the best person for the job.
Dr John Hlope versus the Judicial Services Commission: The tussle for judicial independence
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.
JSC concludes interviews, recommends Judge Susannah Cowen for key Land Court role
The Judicial Service Commission recommends Judge Susannah Cowen for the Deputy Judge President role in the Land Court, following a rigorous selection process amid other notable candidates.
Judicial Services Commission begins interviews for key positions
South Africa’s Judicial Services Commission (JSC) has started its pivotal round of interviews to fill key vacancies across the country.
JSC interviews to go on without MK Party’s Dr John Hlophe, court rules
Impeached judge John Hlophe and the MK Party’s bid to halt the proceedings of the JSC - which is interviewing several candidates to the high courts, has failed.
JSC confirms scheduled interviews despite MK Party’s postponement request
The Judicial Service Commission confirms interviews will continue as planned, despite objections from the MKP regarding Hlophe’s participation.
MK Party files urgent bid to block JSC interviews amid Hlope’s ongoing legal battles
Chief Justice Mandisa Maya responded to the MK Party's request by stating that the JSC settled to move forward with its interviews next week without Hlophe despite protests and threats of legal action.
JSC to hold interviews without Hlophe
The MKP wrote to the JSC chairperson, Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, with an urgent request to postpone the interviews, stating that the JSC would not be properly constituted without Hlophe.
Celebrating SA’s first woman chief justice
Younger women also have a higher chance of being promoted with 9. 6% of women younger than 35 currently holding management positions.
ANC pays tribute to retiring Chief Justice Raymond Zondo
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.
ActionSA bids farewell to Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and welcomes Justice Mandisa Maya
As Justice Raymond Zondo retires, ActionSA celebrates his contributions and welcomes Justice Mandisa Maya’s new leadership to the judiciary.
Dr Iqbal Survé congratulates Justice Mandisa Maya on appointment as Chief Justice of South Africa
Her appointment as Chief Justice is a momentous occasion, not just for the legal fraternity, but for the entire nation.
New era for SA judiciary as Justice Mandisa Maya takes over
She was the first woman to hold the positions of deputy president and president of the SCA. She is also the current vice-president of the International Association of Women Judges.
Gundo Group distances itself from VBS looting by Gundo Wealth Solutions
The City had invested around R350 million in VBS Bank.
Ramaphosa urges unity in honouring Chief Justice Zondo as he prepares to bow out
‘There were revelations on who was involved. We saw what effect state capture had on our state, economy and society. ’
‘Invasive scrutiny’ stymies the pursuit of leadership roles
It is Women’s Month, yet a fight between two powerful male leaders dominates the news, while gender-based violence which has reached pandemic levels, the lack of value attached to care work – mainly women’s work – are relegated to the margins, as we, like spectators, sit and watch the fight between the men in the political ring.
DA hails Chief Justice Zondo for transforming the judiciary
The DA has wished outgoing Chief Justice Raymond Zondo well on his next chapter in life and hailed him for transforming the judiciary.
Justice Mandisa Maya hails Zondo for championing women in judiciary
Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya has praised outgoing Chief Justice Raymond Zondo for his support of women in the judiciary as he prepares to bow out later this month.
‘Entrenched power dynamics’ stymies election of a woman president
Joe Biden on July 21, 2024 dropped out of the US presidential election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee, in a stunning move that upends an already extraordinary 2024 race for the White House. This move has also brought renewed attention to the reality that South Africa has never had a woman president, the writer says.
Historic appointment of first woman chief justice lauded
Justice Mandisa Maya was appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa this week and will take up the highest office in the judiciary on September 1.
Office of the Chief Justice slams reports of 'deep relationship' between Maya and Zuma
The Office of the Chief Justice has hit back at an article posted by online site, Opera News.