Judicial service commission
JSC shortlists five candidates for SCA positions
The names of shortlisted candidates will now be sent to President Cyril Ramaphosa for final appointments.
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Judicial watchdog calls for speedy finalisation of JSC probe into Hlophe
A tribunal has found the Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe violated his oath of office by approaching two Constitutional Court justices over the case relating to former President Jacob Zuma and arms company, Thales.
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Retired ConCourt judge Kriegler wants WC judge president Hlophe suspended
The Judicial Conduct Tribunal found Hlophe guilty of gross misconduct.
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Opposition parties welcome JSC findings against WC Judge president Hlophe
The ruling against Hlophe came more than a decade after Constitutional Court justices, Chris Japhta and Bess Nkabinde, claimed that Hlophe approached them to influence a decision on a case involving former President Jacob Zuma and French arms company, Thales.
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Chief Justice Mogoeng lodges appeal against JSC over his Israel comments
In his appeal application, Mogoeng said that the decision made by Judge Phineas Mojapelo was flawed and disturbingly superficial.
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Complaint against Mogoeng over COVID-19 vaccine comment escalated to JCC
Health advocacy group The African Alliance approached the Judicial Service Commission after Mogoeng sparked outrage with bizarre comments he made about COVID-19 vaccines.
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ConCourt judge takes issue with recording of testimony at Hlophe tribunal
The tribunal follows a 2008 complaint by judges of the apex court who accused Hlophe of improperly trying to influence two of their colleagues in a pending case regarding former President Jacob Zuma and arms manufacturer Thint in the arms deal case.
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Zuma to lodge complaint with JSC about Zondo being 'judge' in recusal matter
Jacob Zuma's lawyer, Muzi Sikhakhane, made the announcement just moments after Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo dismissed the former president's application for recusal on the grounds that he had failed to meet the test for a reasonable apprehension of bias.
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Law Society of SA calls on Judicial Commission to prioritise Hlophe, Goliath row
Law Society president Mvuso Nyotsei said there was no need for the disagreements between the province’s top judges to play out in public.
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Goliath vs Hlophe: Cape Bar calls for Mogoeng Mogoeng’s intervention
In an unprecedented move, Judge President Patricia Goliath went public with her complaint against Judge president John Hlophe in a complaint to the Judicial Service Commission.
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WC Judge President John Hlophe accused of misconduct, verbally abusing deputy
In the 14-page affidavit sent to the Judicial Service Commission, Judge Patricia Goliath claims Judge President John Hlope undermined her.
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Hurlingham man considering civil litigation against Judge Motata
Motata has been handed down a fine of over R1 million after being found guilty of misconduct for a 2007 incident when he drove his car through a wall in Hurlingham.
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Motata given two years to pay fine of over R1m
On Thursday, the commission found Motata guilty of misconduct and ordered him to pay the fine, the equivalent of his salary per year.
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Dali Mpofu among those appointed to serve on JSC
The commission is set up to advice national government on any matters relating to the judiciary or administration of justice.
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Justice Mandisa Maya becomes first woman to occupy top SCA post
After consultation with the judicial service commission, President Jacob Zuma made the decision for the existing vacancy.
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Zuma considering four candidates for ConCourt judge slot
After consulting with the chief justice and leaders of the parties represented in the National Assembly, President Jacob Zuma will appoint the new judge.
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[WATCH LIVE] Judicial Service Commission interviews
The Judicial Services Commission is holding interviews for deputy Chief Justice and the Judge President of the Supreme Court of Appeals.
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Zuma appoints three new members to JSC
Advocate Thandi Norman, Advocate Thabani Masuku and Sifiso Msomi will now form part of the Judicial Service Commission.
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Zuma decides on JSC representatives
Eyewitness News has learnt that President Zuma has now decided who he wants to represent him on the Judicial Service Commission.
