PRESS RELEASE STATEMENT Today, 31 May 2025, a group of retired magistrates met in Boksburg for the launch of the Association of Former Judicial Officers of Southern Africa—the first of its kind in South Africa. The association was formed under the auspices of Mr Jonathan Ratshibvumo, a retired Regional Magistrate and former President of the […]
Sexual harassment is a pervasive and deeply troubling issue that affects numerous individuals across various environments, including the judiciary. Recent research and reports indicate a concerning increase in incidents of sexual harassment within court buildings in South Africa. Understanding Sexual Harassment in the Court System Sexual harassment within court buildings can manifest in various forms, […]
Key findings of South African Magistracy’s Court Users Survey Report 2023.
Key findings of South African Magistracy’s perceptions of their working environment survey conducted in 2022.
Save the Date: Attend the launch of two new DGRU Survey Reports on the Magistrates Courts
{PUBLIC STATEMENT} 22 October 2023 Comments calling magistrate corrupt and incompetent without substantiation are an attack on the judiciary and a violation of the Constitution. Judges Matter condemns, in the strongest terms, the comments made by Member of Parliament and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Mr Julius Malema, accusing Magistrate Twanet Olivier of corruption […]
During the April 2022 session of the Judicial Service Commission, several magistrates put themselves forward as candidates for appointment as judges in the Superior Courts. We profile a few of those who interviewed successfully and were recommended for appointment.
The Eviction Research Series is concerned with the way in which the courts have adjudicated eviction cases. It aims to assess the courts’ compliance with relevant legislation and case law.
The Department of Justice and Correctional Services is calling for written comments on the new Magistrates Bill.
Following the October 2021 interviews and the recommendations of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), the President has appointed 25 judges to South Africa’s superior courts. Of the 25, five are magistrates who are rising through the ranks, and one a member of the Magistrates Commission. We take a closer look at these current and former […]
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