Magistrates
latest news & developments
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
Justice ministry still to deliver justice in wrongful dismissal case
Senior officials who allegedly got a state worker wrongfully dismissed have remained in their jobs
To object or not to object is a human right
Amendments to the Civil Union Act are unconstitutional for religious magistrates
Low morale among magistrates as salary increases delayed
This marks the seventh year that magistrates have been waiting for a meaningful salary increase. With no say in the matter, there’s no end in sight.
ConCourt: Zuma decision on magistrate salaries rational
The Constitutional Court has found that President Jacob Zuma’s decision to increase magistrates’ salaries by 5% was not irrational.
Justice ministry condemns magistrates’ strike as illegal
"Their actions amount to misconduct as they postponed cases without a valid reason, which is unlawful," says justice ministry.
No disruption expected during magistrates’ strike
A magistrates’ strike expected to begin on Monday should cause little disruption, the justice ministry has said.
No action to be taken against ‘tired and hungry’ magistrate
No disciplinary action will be taken against the Kimberley magistrate who released a number of suspects at the end of a working day in court in 2006.
Detained magistrates set free
Two magistrates and a regional prosecutor were released this week after their lawyers threatened to file a supreme court interdict.