Smuts 'was correct' to resign over JSC transformation row

Smuts 'was correct' to resign over JSC transformation row

15 Apr 2013 11:09 - Sapa
Izak Smuts, the advocate who quit the Judicial Service Commission amid disagreement about transformation, was right to resign, says a colleague.
Politics need to know: A facelift for the ANC Youth League

Video | Politics need to know: A facelift for the ANC Youth League

09 Apr 2013 16:38
This week in Politics Need to Know: SA troops sent to the DRC, the JSC battles racist controversy and the ANC Youth League searches for a new leader.
Justice accused of hijacking arms probe

Justice accused of hijacking arms probe

15 Jun 2012 07:30 - Glynnis Underhill
The deployment of a department official to a key position on the Arms Procurement Commission has raised hackles, writes Glynnis Underhill.
Judicial autonomy frightens the JSC

Judicial autonomy frightens the JSC

15 Jun 2012 08:46 - Niren Tolsi
Prospective Constitutional Court judges were grilled on their interpretations of separation of powers. Niren Tolsi analyses the process.
Concerns raised over ConCourt four

Concerns raised over ConCourt four

08 Jun 2012 00:01 - Mail & Guardian Reporter
With only four candidates applying for a vacancy at the Constitutional Court, there are rumours that Ray Zondo will merely rubberstamp appointments.
Debt could cripple black legal firms

Debt could cripple black legal firms

24 May 2012 19:32 - Glynnis Underhill
The battle has shifted from the courtroom to the bottom line as attorneys fight to get their fees.
JSC still to decide how to handle Hlophe matter

JSC still to decide how to handle Hlophe matter

17 Apr 2012 07:27 - Niren Tolsi
The JSC is still deciding what to do about John Hlophe's alleged bid to influence ConCourt judges over corruption charges against President Zuma.
Strict 'mistress' left her mark on politics

Strict 'mistress' left her mark on politics

24 Feb 2012 03:11 -
Former premier will be fondly remembered by her former colleagues, family members and her friends.
Ruling raises option of fresh Hlophe probe

Ruling raises option of fresh Hlophe probe

23 Apr 2010 13:56 - Glynnis Underhill
The Cape High Court found that the JSC was not properly constituted when it heard the complaint because it excluded Zille, the plaintiff in the case.

How will Hlophe answer?

19 Sep 2009 06:00 - Sello S Alcock
The Mail & Guardian canvassed members of the legal fraternity on some tough questions the JSC should level at Hlophe.

Heavy bargaining behind judges' selection

16 Sep 2009 06:00 - Sello S Alcock
Serious backroom horse-trading lay behind the JSC's appointment to the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Gauteng High Court judge Frans Malan.