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JSC deliberates on impeachment complaint against ex-Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) met on Thursday to deliberate on a formal complaint lodged against former Chief Justice Mogoeng…
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JSC recommends only one labour court judge, leaves two vacancies open
JSC recommends only one labour court judge, leaves two vacancies open! The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has concluded its Labour…
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Tapiwa Gandidze: Zimbabwe-born candidate for Labour Court questioned on citizenship during JSC interview
A Zimbabwe-born legal candidate, Tapiwa Gandidze, faced questions about her citizenship status during her interview with the Judicial Service Commission…
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President Ramaphosa faces criticism over Deputy Chief Justice delay
President Ramaphosa faces criticism over Deputy Chief Justice delay! President Cyril Ramaphosa has come under fire for delaying the nomination…
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Former Chief Justice Mogoeng could face impeachment over claims of misconduct
Former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng is under scrutiny following a recommendation by South Africa’s Judicial Conduct Committee (JCC) to investigate…
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Western Cape High Court judge candidate grilled over judgment involving her cousin
A candidate for the position in the Western Cape High Court has tried to explain her judgment in a political…
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JSC recommends Nolwazi Mabindla-Boqwana to be the next Western Cape judge president
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended Supreme Court of Appeal judge, Nolwazi Mabindla-Boqwana, to be the next judge president…
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Jacob Zuma to clarify immediate way forward for MK party
Former president Jacob Zuma is expected to address the media on Friday on the progress of his uMkhonto weSizwe Party…
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MK Party withdraws nomination of John Hlophe to serve on JSC
The uMkhonto weSizwe party has withdrawn the nomination of its parliamentary leader – John Hlophe – to serve on the…
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MK Party fails in court bid to interdict JSC sitting
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has failed in its bid to interdict Monday’s sitting of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).…
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Court says JSC acted rationally by not postponing sitting due to John Hlophe’s absence
The Johannesburg High Court said that the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) acted rationally by not postponing its Monday sitting due…
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MK Party heads to court for urgent interdict to stop JSC from holding next sitting
UMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Parliamentary leader, John Hlophe says to prevent him from participating in the interviews for new judges next…
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MK Party files urgent court application to stop next week’s JSC sitting
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party says it’s filed an urgent application in the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday, to stop…
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JSC says not enough nominations for vacant seat on ConCourt bench
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has not shortlisted any candidates to interview for a vacant seat on the bench of…
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AfriForum set to challenge John Hlophe’s JSC appointment at ConCourt
Lobby group AfriForum has approached the Constitutional Court in a bid to have former Western Cape High Court John Hlophe…
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John Hlophe to officially represent Parliament on the Judicial Service Commission
Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party parliamentary leader John Hlophe will represent Parliament on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). Hlophe heads to…
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Mandisa Maya: Chief Justice position comes with enormous responsibility
Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya will face a mammoth task in her pending appointment as chief justice, because her leadership…
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Judicial Service Commission gives Mandisa Maya’s nomination for chief justice thumbs up
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has given current Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya’s nomination for chief justice, the thumbs up.…
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Suspended Judge Hlophe argues Parliament has treated him in an undignified manner
Suspended Western Cape High Court Judge President John Hlophe says Parliament has treated him in an undignified manner. His legal…
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Parliament denies Motata & Hlophe request to make in-person plea against impeachment
Parliament’s justice committee has refused a request from two embattled high court judges – Nkola Motata and John Hlophe –…
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John Hlophe cries discrimination after State stops paying his legal fees
Western Cape High Court Judge President John Hlophe said the State was discriminating against him because it had stopped paying…
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Judge Kathree-Setiloane makes another appearance before JSC for SCA post
Gauteng High Court Judge Fayeeza Kathree-Setiloane made another appearance before the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on Monday, this time vying…
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Parly looks to put John Hlophe impeachment matter back on table
Parliament is looking to put the impeachment matter of Western Cape High Court Judge President John Hlophe back on the…
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane: ConCourt ruling on suspension now irrelevant
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane said the Constitutional Court ruling on her suspension by President Cyril Ramaphosa was now irrelevant and…
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Big trouble for Judge in Senzo Meyiwa case
The judge presiding over the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial may be placed on suspension over the delay to deliver judgments.…
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Polokwane-based legal practitioners to challenge JSC pick for judge president
A Polokwane-based group of legal practitioners said on Sunday that it will be challenging a decision by the Judicial Service…
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Judge Mandisa Maya to sit before JSC to interview for Deputy Chief Justice position
Supreme Court of Appeal Judge, President Mandisa Maya, will be in the hot seat before the Judicial Service Commission (JSC)…
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Parly await ruling on John Hlophe’s case, can’t proceed with impeachment
Parliament is still awaiting a court judgment to see whether it will proceed with the impeachment against Western Cape Judge…
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Zondo asks for another extension of the State Capture inquiry
Chief Justice and chairperson of the Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture Raymond Zondo has reportedly approached the…
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JSC to submit report on shortlisted ConCourt candidates to President Ramaphosa
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) says it’s preparing its report on its shortlisted Constitutional Court candidates to submit to President…
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Judicial Service Commission to interview candidates for court positions
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) will from Tuesday interview candidates nominated for positions in various superior courts. The interviews were…
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane shuts down EFF complaint into Gordhan’s meeting with Mogoeng
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has cleared Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan of allegations that he had attempted to influence the…
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Raymond Zondo says he won’t buckle under political pressure
Chief Justice-elect Raymond Zondo says he feels honoured and privileged to serve as the country’s top judge. Zondo said it…
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It is a special honour to be appointed chief justice, says Zondo
Incoming Chief Justice Raymond Zondo said he felt honoured when President Cyril Ramaphosa told him he was to become the…
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Mixed reaction greets Raymond Zondo’s appointment as chief justice
There has been mixed reactions from political parties following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to promote Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo…
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EFF to lodge complaint against Raymond Zondo with JSC Conduct Committee
The EFF plans to file a complaint against Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). It…
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Chief Justice nominee Mbuyiseli Madlanga vows to transform judiciary
Chief Justice nominee Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga has laid out his vision for the judiciary, promising to improve case flow management,…
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High court candidates wait for nod
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended 10 candidates for appointment to the bench of the High Court in Pretoria…
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John Hlophe’s impeachment process to continue in November, says Parliament
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has welcomed the withdrawal of Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe’s review application. “The speaker…
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JHB High Court to hear John Hlophe’s impeachment review application
The Johannesburg High Court is set to hear Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe‘s urgent review application in a bid…
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WC Judge President Hlophe scrambles to save his career as impeachment process looms
Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe has approached the Johannesburg High Court in a bid to force Parliament to halt…
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Julius Malema found guilty
EFF leader Julius Malema found guilty of breaching parliament’s code of ethical conduct on two counts. The joint committee on…
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JSC votes to impeach controversial Western Cape Judge John Hlophe
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on Wednesday voted for Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe to face impeachment. Back in…
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JSC announces names of 6 judges for vacant high court posts in Gauteng
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced its picks for six vacancies on the Gauteng High Court Bench. They are:…
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Judicial watchdog calls for speedy finalisation of JSC probe into John Hlophe
Judicial watchdog Judges Matters called for the speedy finalization of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) investigation into Western Cape Judge…
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I believe I can make a contribution to the Court as a woman judge, says ConCourt candidate
Constitutional Court candidate judge Fayeeza Kathree-Setiloane has told the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) that she believes she can contribute to…
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JSC responds to calls for action against Judge Hlophe – We can’t just suspend him
While former Constitutional Court justice Johann Kriegler and Freedom Under Law (FUL) have called for the suspension of Western Cape…
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Constitutional Court set to rule on Zondo commission vs Jacob Zuma
The Constitutional Court will hand down judgment in the case between secretary of the Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of…
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Julius Malema hired white lawyers but never generalised black people
The Black Lawyers Association (BLA) has changed its tune on Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema, seemingly backtracking on…
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