Unspoken judgment

A seat on the ConCourt bench should be the most sought-after honour in any judicial career, so why is a vacancy not attracting enough applications?

Judges in a bind over Hlophe case

Can an acting Constitutional Court judge who owes his or her once-off appointment to the president make an independent decision?

Judgment reserved in ConCourt's Hlophe case

The Constitutional Court has reserved judgment in a preliminary hearing on a conflict of interest from a misconduct complaint against John Hlophe.

ConCourt to hear Hlophe-related argument

The ConCourt will on Tuesday hear an application related to a complaint against Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe from three years ago.

NPC has a new vision for SA judges

Two recent events once again focus attention on the challenges facing the judiciary.

Khampepe's ill health a hitch in Hlophe appeal

Sisi Khampepe's extended sick leave could leave the Constitutional Court without a quorum, possibly abandoning the John Hlophe misconduct hearing.

JSC records complaint against Moseneke

A complaint has been lodged with the Judicial Service Commission against Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke.

JSC begins to grasp the meaning of a non-racial judiciary

The first JSC meeting under new Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng was not without its share of interest and possibilities for the better.

Lawyers riled by state IT deal

An information technology system to ensure more black advocates receive work from the government is causing a stir in the legal fraternity.

Lack of female judges worries JSC

The JSC says it's concerned at the low number of women being nominated as judges, as the names of candidates were submitted to President Jacob Zuma.

No room for racism

When Mbongeni Ngema claimed in the hit song AmaNdiya that Indian were responsible for the oppression of Africans in KZN he was called to order.

Racism row rocks judicial panel

A submission from the Black Lawyers' Association is apparently behind the row that erupted during the JSC's interviews for the KZN judge president.

Principle of legality means JSC must give its reasons

Last week the Judicial Service Commission lost yet another case in which a decision it had made was successfully challenged.

Why the ConCourt couldn't hear Hlophe case

The Constitutional Court has handed down reasons for the postponement of the hearing of two cases involving Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe.

JSC's failure leaves the country in the dark about Mogoeng

Ultimately the president has the power to appoint the chief justice, but this does not mean the JSC should act as a rubber stamp.

Adrift from our democratic moorings

Why is President Jacob Zuma and the JSC imposing Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng as our chief justice when he is clearly unsuitable for the position?

Zuma applauds 'dignified' Mogoeng

President Jacob Zuma has heaped praise on new Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng for maintaining a "dignified silence" during an onslaught.

Mogoeng: Underwhelming exchange

Before President Jacob Zuma's sole nominee for chief justice was interviewed by the JSC, we argued that Mogoeng Mogoeng was unsuited to the job.

Letters to the Editor: September 02

Mail & Guardian readers weigh in on Julius Malema, Mac Maharaj and more.

Cosatu's rejection burdens Mogoeng's interview

The JSC's interrogation of Mogoeng Mogoeng resumed with the commission wrangling over whether to accept a late submission from Cosatu.

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