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Mbuyiseli Madlanga

Judges are perceived to be crossing the line when they speak out but this isn’t always the case

South Africa

Judges are perceived to be crossing the line when they speak out but this isn’t always the case

By Alison Tilley and Vuyani Ndzishe

Softball and sexist JSC interview does no favours to Chief Justice candidate Mandisa Maya

South Africa

Softball and sexist JSC interview does no favours to Chief Justice candidate Mandisa Maya

By Rebecca Davis

Lindiwe Sisulu’s attack on judiciary hangs over Chief Justice interviews

South Africa

Lindiwe Sisulu’s attack on judiciary hangs over Chief Justice interviews

By Rebecca Davis

Bear in mind Ramaphosa is not bound by the JSC’s advice

South Africa

Bear in mind Ramaphosa is not bound by the JSC’s advice

By Pierre de Vos

Judiciary is not beyond criticism, but there are limits, says Chief Justice candidate Mbuyiseli Madlanga

South Africa

Judiciary is not beyond criticism, but there are limits, says Chief Justice candidate Mbuyiseli Madlanga

By Karabo Mafolo

New Chief Justice will have to be a leader of remarkable calibre to navigate ConCourt through era of lawfare

South Africa

New Chief Justice will have to be a leader of remarkable calibre to navigate ConCourt through era of lawfare

By Kate Dent

Ramaphosa announces shortlist of four for Chief Justice position

South Africa

Ramaphosa announces shortlist of four for Chief Justice position

By Greg Nicolson

Who should be chosen as the next Chief Justice?

South Africa

Who should be chosen as the next Chief Justice?

By Judges Matter

ConCourt ruling paves way for independent candidates to contest elections

South Africa

ConCourt ruling paves way for independent candidates to contest elections

By Karabo Mafolo

As Shaun Abrahams packs his bags, Ramaphosa appoints Silas Ramaite acting NPA head

South Africa

As Shaun Abrahams packs his bags, Ramaphosa appoints Silas Ramaite acting NPA head

By Greg Nicolson

ConCourt gives Ramaphosa 90 days to appoint new NPA head

South Africa

ConCourt gives Ramaphosa 90 days to appoint new NPA head

By Greg Nicolson

Adultery: State butts out of the bedroom, lets adults get on with it

South Africa

Adultery: State butts out of the bedroom, lets adults get on with it

By Marianne Thamm