Judicial Appointments
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Nugent calls for reform in judicial appointments, condemns ‘political caucusing’ at JSC
The retired judge has urged reform in the Judicial Service Commission, emphasising the need to prioritise judicial independence
JSC says ‘no’ to clarifying criteria for judicial appointment
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has dismissed a demand by nine legal organisations that it should postpone all further interviews with aspiring judges until it has…
How far may judges go when airing their views?
The inward-looking culture of the old judiciary is gradually being abandoned as judges come to see themselves as members of a global legal community.
Zuma appoints new judges
New judges have been appointed to the high court, labour court and the electoral court, says the presidency.
Zuma announces Kwazulu-Natal judiciary appointments
President Jacob Zuma has announced Judge Achmat Jappie as the new deputy judge president of Kwazulu-Natal.