Judicial service commission
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.
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No indication yet who Zuma will appoint to head JSC
Under the Constitution, the president can appoint four of his own designates to the JSC after consulting with other party leaders.
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Judge Mabel Jansen could face impeachment if found guilty
Last year Jansen caused outrage after taking to Facebook & expressing her belief that rape was part of black people's culture.
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Probe reveals slow pace of gender transformation in SA judiciary
During 2009 & 2012 the Judicial Service Commission interviewed over 200 people for 110 positions & only 24 women were appointed.
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Suzman Foundation to appeal JSC ruling
The foundation is trying to overturn a JSC decision of the appointment of certain judges in 2012.
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JSC appointments under scrutiny
The DA is seeking legal opinion on the NCOP's decision to appoint only ANC members to the JSC.
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Hlophe hearing halted for appeal
Chris Jafta and Bess Nkabinde will appeal to the high court to be excluded from the tribunal.
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Hlophe tribunal lawyers: Let’s go home
Lawyers for Justices Chris Jafta and Bess Nkabinde say there’s no point continuing with the hearing.
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FUL could take JSC to court
FUL could take the JSC to go to court to clear up confusion surrounding its criteria for appointing judges.
