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Judges

Will judiciary sexual harassment policy change court culture?
National
/ 20 August 2025

Will judiciary sexual harassment policy change court culture?

While regarded as a bold step, questions remained about whether judges and magistrates will embrace its implementation

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Judges must deserve respect and trust
Opinion
/ 12 July 2023

Judges must deserve respect and trust

Any belief that the legal system is run on corruption is liable to become a self-fulfilling prophecy

By Johann van der Westhuizen
‘White’ elephants haunt the minds of some JSC members
Opinion
/ 7 November 2021

‘White’ elephants haunt the minds of some JSC members

Striving for racial representivity does not mean there can never be a white judge on the apex court bench again

By Johann van der Westhuizen
Litigation lust not the only way to resolve disputes
Opinion
/ 3 July 2021

Litigation lust not the only way to resolve disputes

Courts do have a crucial role in political cases but alternative dispute resolution mechanisms should be considered

By Johann van der Westhuizen
Zondo commission: Fraser personally signed off on SSA payments to ANA
National
/ 29 January 2021

Zondo commission: Fraser personally signed off on SSA payments to ANA

Journalists who received payments from the state security agency will be named only once the Zondo commission has notified them in writing

By Emma Balfour
Western Cape judges refuse to share a bench with one of  their own
National
/ 16 March 2020

Western Cape judges refuse to share a bench with one of their own

Ten judges say that, in the dispute between the Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe and his deputy Patricia Goliath, their colleague has shown a serious lack of integrity

By Franny Rabkin
EDITORIAL: Justice must be seen to be done – in court not online
Article
/ 13 September 2019

EDITORIAL: Justice must be seen to be done – in court not online

Judges should expect their judgments to be robustly debated, trashed even if it is warranted

By Editorial
Acting Concourt judges appointments boast a female majority
Article
/ 27 January 2015

Acting Concourt judges appointments boast a female majority

Three acting Constitutional Court judges have been appointed, with women in the majority.

By Chantelle Benjamin 1
Judge Cameron takes us into his confidence with memoir
Article
/ 5 June 2014

Judge Cameron takes us into his confidence with memoir

Justice: A Personal Account, by Edwin Cameron (Tafelberg).

By Staff Reporter
Murphy’s law: Courts must be courageous
Article
/ 27 September 2013

Murphy’s law: Courts must be courageous

Judges have a duty to review decisions not to prosecute – even in potentially contentious cases, writes Richard Calland.

By Richard Calland
Deciding who is the best at energy efficiency
Article
/ 31 May 2013

Deciding who is the best at energy efficiency

Here are the eta Awards judges’ credentials.

By Advertorial Supplement
Banking on a better future
Article
/ 12 April 2013

Banking on a better future

Financial institutions can play a vital role in ensuring a better environment.

By Michelle Nel
Meet the judging panel
Article
/ 12 April 2013

Meet the judging panel

Brief profiles of judges of Greening the Future Awards 2013.

By Advertorial Supplement
JSC: A few good women needed
Article
/ 30 November 2012

JSC: A few good women needed

The public is entitled to know more about the reasons behind judicial appointments, writes Adila Hassim.

By Adila Hassim
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Article
/ 29 April 2011

The judges for 2011

The panel of judges for 2011.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 16 April 2010

Our future in good hands

2010 judges’ panel.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 25 November 2009

New judges announced by Zuma

President Jacob Zuma announced the appointment of 14 judges to various courts across the country on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Analysis
/ 20 November 2009

Justice in a firestorm

US Supreme Court chief justice, Margaret H Marshall, tackles SA judiciary’s independence in this extract from the Bram Fischer Memorial Lecture.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 November 2009

Judges must show ‘n tell

From next year judges will be expected to disclose all their financial interests — as politicians are required to do.

By Sello S Alcock
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Article
/ 3 November 2009

Making sure that tomorrow is in good hands

2009 judges’ panel.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 19 September 2009

How will Hlophe answer?

The Mail & Guardian canvassed members of the legal fraternity on some tough questions the JSC should level at Hlophe.

By Sello S Alcock
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Article
/ 18 September 2009

D-Day for Concourt candidates

The Judicial Service Commission’s grilling of candidate judges for the Constitutional Court positions kicks off in Soweto on Sunday.

By Sello S Alcock
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Article
/ 14 September 2009

The panel for the planet

The 2009 judges’ panel

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 5 July 2009

Steering a ship called dignity

Jackie Kemp interviews Albie Sachs whose
mould-breaking judgments have drawn world attention.

By Jackie Kemp
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Article
/ 21 June 2009

Race for Concourt judges

The race to replace four Constitutional Court judges gained momentum this week after the Judicial Service Commission called for nominations.

By Sello S Alcock
‘Judges must know their place’
Article
/ 30 May 2009

‘Judges must know their place’

On the subject of how the ANC will deal with the issue of judicial independence Ramatlhodi said that if judges stick to their corners.

By Mandy Rossouw
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Article
/ 17 March 2009

Minister calls for conduct committee for judges

Judges should have to answer to a conduct committee when cases of misconduct arise, the justice minister said on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 4 March 2009

SA women judges show quiet revolution in judiciary

The South African documentary, Courting Justice, highlights the country’s pioneering female judges.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 19 January 2009

Langa: Criticism of judges should be fair, reasonable

Constitutional Court Chief Justice Pius Langa on Monday urged the public to refrain from personal attacks on judges.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 17 December 2008

Judge with character

Judge Leona Theron’s steadfastness and energy make her stand out, writes Sello S Alcock.

By Sello S Alcock
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Article
/ 27 October 2008

Concourt post still not filled

The Judicial Service Commission will be
re-advertising the position, writes Sello S Alcock.

By Sello S Alcock
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Article
/ 15 October 2008

Politicians, judges to get 11% pay hike

A commission has recommended a general increase in salary, allowances and benefits of 11%, effective from April 1 2008, for all public office bearers.

By Staff Reporter
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