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Against Zuma's better judgment

Between 2005 and 2009 South Africa went through what amounted to a constitutional crisis.

FAQ: Chief Justice Sandile Ncgobo

Confused by the judicial crisis gripping South Africa? Not quite sure why Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo is stepping down? We have the answers.

Why did Ngcobo pull out now?

Did Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo know that his colleagues would rule within two days on whether the law relied on by the president was constitutional?

Zuma acted unconstitutionally, says ConCourt

The Constitutional Court said on Friday that President Jacob Zuma's decision to extend Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo's term was unconstitutional.

Ngcobo to oversee JSC panel to discuss his successor

One of outgoing Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo's last jobs will be to chair a special sitting of the JSC to discuss his successor

Where the new chief justice will pick up

When Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo finishes his term in office this month, he will leave behind several key projects in various states of completion.

Sandile Ngcobo: 'Emperor' true to his green robes

Sandile Ngcobo's demeanour might have been aloof but his contribution to jurisprudence is uncontested.

State legal adviser's office under fire

Experts point to the crisis involving the chief justice as an example of their poor judgment.

The ConCourt contenders

The contest is on to find a new chief justice. Sipho McDermott and Ilham Rawoot line up who is on the cards.

What is good for our people

South Africans deserve a rigorous examination of all the candidates and substantial reasons why Ngcobo's successor was chosen. Democracy demands it.