ARTICLES RELATING TO JUDICIARY

Court rules against magistrates on pay

2013-05-23 18:19

President Jacob Zuma's decision to increase the salaries of regional magistrates and regional court presidents by 5% and not 7% remained in place after a Constitutional Court judgment.

Magistrates go on strike

2013-05-21 11:01

Magistrates around the country are participating in a two-day stay-away, demanding improved salaries and benefits, the Judicial Officers' Association of SA says.

Ntsebeza: Govt must hire black advocates

2013-05-10 09:49
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Advocate and JSC spokesperson Dumisa Ntsebeza has reportedly criticised the government for not employing black advocates, saying this is driving them out of the profession.

Academic: Understand the Constitution

2013-05-06 08:42

Academic Prof Shadrack Gutto believes that some experienced judges in the country do not have a comprehensive understanding of constitutionalism.

Law society elects new co-chairs

2013-04-22 16:24

The Law Society of SA has elected Black Lawyers' Association vice president Kathleen Matolo-Dlepu and attorney David Bekker as its new co-chairs.

New judge warns about transformation

2013-04-21 12:28

Newly-appointed Constitutional Court judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga has warned that groups not represented on the Bench may be "at the receiving end of injustice".

Selecting judges 'a very difficult task'

2013-04-17 09:37

Retired Constitutional Court Judge Kate O'Regan says the Judicial Service Commission faces "a very difficult task" in deciding how to select judges.

Basson calls expert witness

2013-04-15 13:31

Cape Town cardiologist Wouter Basson has called a renowned toxicologist, to testify on his behalf at his ethical conduct hearing in Pretoria.

JSC member quits

2013-04-12 16:04

Judicial Service Commission member Isak Smuts has resigned from his position on the JSC.

Mogoeng sends male candidate packing

2013-04-11 17:46

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has abruptly dismissed an aspiring judge after he dithered when asked if female candidates should be given preference.

JSC in heated debate over transformation

2013-04-10 10:32

Eastern Cape High Court Judge Clive Plasket and Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng have got into a heated argument over transformation before the Judicial Service Commission.

Magistrate strike unheard of - lawyers

2013-03-20 19:25

It is unheard of in South Africa for members of the judiciary to embark on a strike, the Black Lawyers' Association says.

Striking magistrates urged to reconsider

2013-03-19 10:51

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng's office has called on striking magistrates to rethink their actions, as there could be consequences.

Magistrates' strike: No court disruptions

2013-03-18 14:48

Courts around the country are operating as usual despite a planned strike by magistrates.

Magistrates set to escalate strike

2013-03-17 15:15

Striking magistrates have threatened to step up protest action if their wage demands are not met, but the government says they could face disciplinary measures.

Magistrates cautioned on strike threat

2013-03-14 22:34

Magistrates must act with caution before deciding to strike, the Law Society of SA says.

Magistrates' issue 'won't affect justice'

2013-03-14 12:22

The administration of justice will not be affected while the issue of magistrates' salaries is being dealt with in Parliament, a government spokesperson says.

Sex crimes court necessary - Radebe

2013-03-06 22:29

Justice Minister Jeff Radebe says the 58 dedicated sexual offences courts being opened are necessary to address a rape crisis of nearly 65 000 attacks a year.

Zuma consults over ConCourt judge

2013-03-01 12:25

President Jacob Zuma has written to leaders of political parties to consult with them over the appointment of a new Constitutional Court judge, the presidency said on Friday.

Gauntlett misses out on ConCourt post

2013-02-22 22:25

Advocate Jeremy Gauntlett has not made the cut for the Constitutional Court vacancy, a report says.

Gauntlett complaint dismissed

2013-01-30 11:11

The Cape Bar Council has dismissed a professional misconduct complaint against advocate Jeremy Gauntlett.

Gauntlett on ConCourt judge shortlist

2013-01-16 11:23

Controversial Cape Town advocate Jeremy Gauntlett has been named as one of five candidates on the shortlist for appointment as a Constitutional Court judge by the Judicial Services Commission (JSC), Beeld reported.

Leave the courts alone - Kathrada

2012-12-12 07:27

Hints reflecting a desire to curb the powers of the courts - including the Constitutional Court - are disturbing, struggle veteran Ahmed Kathrada says.

Simelane's salary stopped - justice dept

2012-12-05 12:28

Embattled National Director of Public Prosecutions Menzi Simelane's salary has been terminated even though internal processes against him are still under way, the justice department has confirmed.

Traditional courts will be fair - Baloyi

2012-12-04 13:03

Traditional institutions have a role to play in a democracy, and the traditional courts bill will not be unfair, Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Richard Baloyi says.

 

ConCourt to rule on magistrates' dispute

2013-05-22 17:34

The Constitutional Court is set to hand down judgment in a matter involving a dispute about the salary increases of regional magistrates and regional court presidents.

Black advocate challenges exclusion

2013-05-21 08:19
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A junior advocate has urged black businesses and lawyers not to shy away from suing for anti-competitive practices when they are excluded because of their race, according to a report.

Gauntlett: Bill limits academic freedom

2013-05-08 07:27

The higher education and training laws amendment bill is unconstitutional and limits academic freedom, advocate Jeremy Gauntlett says.

Court rules to be overhauled - Mogoeng

2013-04-26 10:16

Archaic rules in South African courts will be overhauled to increase access to justice, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng says.

Idea of 'merit' offensive - Smuts

2013-04-21 14:20

Former JSC official Izak Smuts has reportedly suggested that the idea of merit when it comes to making judicial appointments is "offensive", and that constitutional values need to be embraced.

Slow gender transformation in judiciary

2013-04-21 09:41

The slow pace of gender transformation in the judiciary has been criticised, with African women making up less than one percent of the senior counsel in SA's legal profession.

Zuma appoints ConCourt judge

2013-04-15 17:22

President Jacob Zuma has appointed Mbuyiseli Madlanga, SC, as a Constitutional Court judge, the presidency says.

Ntsebeza: Smuts was right to quit JSC

2013-04-15 12:00

Izak Smuts, the senior advocate who quit the Judicial Service Commission amid disagreement about transformation, was right to resign, a spokesperson says.

Four new women judges recommended

2013-04-11 22:16

The Judicial Service Commission has recommended that four women be appointed as judges of the High Courts in Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Mogoeng: Reserved judgments a no-no

2013-04-10 19:59

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has suggested that candidates for deputy judge president of the north and south Gauteng divisions need not apply unless they have a plan to right their record of reserved judgments.

White men can't judge - commissioner

2013-04-07 20:17
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One of the Judicial Service Commission's own says its time to admit male candidates have no chance.

Protest disrupting court cases

2013-03-19 16:01

There have been disruptions in several district and regional courts in parts of the country, as the second day of a protest by magistrates continued.

Strike by magistrates illegal - ministry

2013-03-19 07:47

The justice ministry says the strike by magistrates was illegal and amounted to misconduct, as they postponed cases without a valid reason which goes against their oath of office.

Concern over magistrates' strike

2013-03-18 10:42

The office of the chief justice says magistrates will jeopardise the welfare of the people they are obliged to render a service to if they go on strike, but that contingency measures are in place.

Magistrate strike regrettable - Chief Justice

2013-03-16 19:00

Impending strike action from magistrates country-wide is regrettable, the office of the Chief Justice says.

ConCourt: Evict worker's family

2013-03-14 13:23

The Constitutional Court has ruled for the eviction of the family of an elderly retired domestic worker who had moved in with her on a farm in the Stellenbosch area.

Judges should serve for life - Yacoob

2013-03-07 13:38

Former Constitutional Court judge Zak Yacoob believes Constitutional Court judges should serve for life, or until they are about 75-years-old.

Breytenbach says hearing was 'stressful'

2013-03-06 12:25

Prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach says her suspension has taken its toll on her personal and professional life, and believes it will have a detrimental effect on commercial crime in SA.

Jeremy Gauntlett grateful for support

2013-02-25 09:05

Advocate Jeremy Gauntlett has expressed his gratitude to those who supported his unsuccessful nomination for an appointment to the Constitutional Court.

Zuma appoints 12 new judges

2013-02-07 17:40

President Jacob Zuma has appointed 12 judges to various divisions of the High Court, the presidency says.

BLA welcomes call for sheriffs

2013-01-17 16:42

The Black Lawyers' Association has welcomed Justice Minister Jeff Radebe's call for applications for vacant sheriff positions.

KZN judges told to keep working

2012-12-18 10:28

KwaZulu-Natal judges have been told to use their holidays to complete outstanding judgments, after it emerged that one judge had taken three years to hand down a judgment.

Basson inquiry delayed again

2012-12-06 16:01

Illness has again put a spoke in the wheels of Cape Town cardiologist Wouter Basson's ethical conduct hearing.

Menzi Simelane 'no longer works for NPA'

2012-12-05 08:23

Embattled National Director of Public Prosecutions Menzi Simelane has been removed from the National Prosecuting Authority, according to a report.

Errors lead to rapist's case being dropped

2012-12-04 11:05

A "pitiful comedy of errors" in the courts has led to the dismissal of a rape case in which a Limpopo man should have received a life sentence for the rape of a 13-year-old girl.

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