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Constitutional Court ‘overburdened and undercapacitated’, says Freedom Under Law
In its new report, Freedom Under Law says the caseload of the apex court has tripled, leading to delayed judgments that negatively affect public confidence in the judiciary
Anger over lawyer’s murder
The young lawyer was shot dead in broad daylight outside the offices of the Council for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) in the Johannesburg CBD
Chinette Gallichan killed in Johannesburg CBD: ‘attack on rule of law’
Labour lawyer Chinette Gallichan was fatally shot outside the CCMA offices in Johannesburg CBD. Civil society groups say the attack represents a threat to South Africa’s rule of…
Mbenenge tribunal postponed as lawyers argue relevance of gender expert
A dispute over gender expert Lisa Vetten’s testimony in judicial misconduct has forced the tribunal to postpone, allowing the respondent time to study the evidence summary report
Hlophe’s return would undermine integrity of JSC, court told
The unrepentant conduct of the impeached-judge-turned-politician makes him unsuitable for a body that chooses and disciplines judges
Politics will continue to play out in courts in 2025
From parliament’s rejection of the Phala Phala report to the president’s signing of the NHI Act, the courts are again due to pronounce on consequential political acts
Mkhwebane takes lament on SCA justices to Concourt
The former public protector has asked the court for leave to challenge the dismissal of a moot appeal and to rebuke judges for criticism of Dali Mpofu
JSC gets on with its work as Hlophe storm blows over
The commission has kept up a brisk pace in marathon interviews where there has been less politics and more judicial philosophy
High court interdict bars Hlophe from taking up seat at Judicial Service Commission
It was granted pending the hearing of three applications for review of the decision by MPs to appoint the former judge to the same commission that urged his impeachment
National Assembly delegated its duty on Hlophe to MK, court hears
The chamber did not fulfil its legal obligation to make a rational decision because it conceded making no choice at all, Freedom Under Law argues
Ramaphosa asks justice minister for report on VBS allegations
Thembi Simelane has come under scrutiny for taking a loan from a company embroiled in the scandal that triggered the bank’s collapse
Hlophe vows to fight on despite concourt set-back
The impeached judge and uMkhonto weSizwe party MP said he would turn to the high court to challenge his removal from the bench
Hlophe calls challenge to his JSC appointment racist
The former judge said he plans to use his position at the Judicial Service Commission to pursue the transformation of the judiciary
Zondo’s office re-advertises vacancy at the constitutional court
A dearth of candidates has repeatedly left the Judicial Service Commission unable to fill a post created by the retirement of Justice Sisi Khampepe This content is restricted to…
Freedom Under Law asks high court to set aside Hlophe’s appointment to JSC
The NGO argues that disgraced judge cannot serve on a constitutional body he has constantly attacked