Sexual Harassment in South African Court buildings: Dedicated LifeLine Support
- Posted: 31/05/2024
- By: Magistrates Matter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
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, […]
Magistrates Court User Survey 2023
- Posted: 24/01/2024
- By: Magistrates Matter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
Key findings of South African Magistracy’s Court Users Survey Report 2023.
Magistrates’ Perceptions Survey 2022
- Posted: 24/01/2024
- By: Magistrates Matter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
Key findings of South African Magistracy’s perceptions of their working environment survey conducted in 2022.
Launch of Two Survey Reports on the Magistrates Courts
- Posted: 29/12/2023
- By: Magistrates Matter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
Save the Date: Attend the launch of two new DGRU Survey Reports on the Magistrates Courts
[Media Statement] Judges Matter condemns Julius Malema’s comments against Magistrate Twanet Olivier
- Posted: 23/10/2023
- By: Magistrates Matter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
{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 […]
Magistrates recommended for appointment as Judges after the April 2022 interviews
- Posted: 19/04/2022
- By: Magistrates Matter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
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.
New research shows uneven application of eviction laws in magistrate’s court
- Posted: 31/03/2022
- By: Magistrates Matter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
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.
Call for comments on the new 2022 Magistrates Bill
- Posted: 31/03/2022
- By: Magistrates Matter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
The Department of Justice and Correctional Services is calling for written comments on the new Magistrates Bill.
MAGISTRATES APPOINTED AS JUDGES AFTER THE OCTOBER 2021 JSC INTERVIEW ROUND
- Posted: 06/01/2022
- By: Magistrates Matter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
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 […]
MAGISTRATES past and present, who successfully interviewed in the April 2021 JSC interviews
- Posted: 05/10/2021
- By: Magistrates Matter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
Following the April 2021 interviews and the recommendations of the JSC, President Ramaphosa has appointed 28 judges to South Africa’s courts. Of these 28, eight were magistrates that have risen or are rising through the ranks. We take a closer look at these current and former magistrates nominated for advancement. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF […]
The role of the appointments committee in the case of the magistrate AK Amos v Minister of Justice
- Posted: 01/09/2021
- By: Magistrates Matter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
The criteria for the appointment of magistrates, and in fact all judicial officers, goes far beyond the requirements of section 174(2). Lessons to be learnt from Magistrate AK Amos v Minister of Justice case.
‘Why Judicial officers must at all times be beyond reproach’ – The case of Mr Desmond Nair
- Posted: 04/08/2021
- By: Magistrates Matter
- Category: Opinions
- Comment: 0
In the last decade, there have been several allegations of corruption and capture of key organs of the state, from parastatal companies and government departments, including the highest offices in the land. The judiciary has not been left unscathed. So far very little proof has been handed up to substantiate claims against judicial officers and […]