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Office of the Chief Justice

Judge Mandisa Maya set to be SA’s next Chief Justice

South Africa

Judge Mandisa Maya set to be SA’s next Chief Justice

By Rebecca Davis

The state of the judiciary and judicial governance — a necessary reality check

South Africa

The state of the judiciary and judicial governance — a necessary reality check

By Alison Tilley and Vuyani Ndzishe

‘One trial per accused’ Western Cape high court directive could produce even more delay problems

South Africa

‘One trial per accused’ Western Cape high court directive could produce even more delay problems

By Caryn Dolley

‘High-risk’ gang cases exacerbate Western Cape High Court backlog and spark concerns for those awaiting justice

South Africa

‘High-risk’ gang cases exacerbate Western Cape High Court backlog and spark concerns for those awaiting justice

By Caryn Dolley

Office of Chief Justice must innovate to keep courts operational in a tough economic environment - Lamola

South Africa

Office of Chief Justice must innovate to keep courts operational in a tough economic environment - Lamola

By Vincent Cruywagen

Tenderstorm hits Zondo office over Thomson Reuters contract on eve of State Capture final report

South Africa

Tenderstorm hits Zondo office over Thomson Reuters contract on eve of State Capture final report

By Ferial Haffajee

Zuma defence ponders approaching ConCourt after SCA dismisses ‘special plea’ in arms deal graft case

South Africa

Zuma defence ponders approaching ConCourt after SCA dismisses ‘special plea’ in arms deal graft case

By Des Erasmus

How corruption and security failures opened the doors (and smashed the windows) of SA’s state buildings to criminals

South Africa

How corruption and security failures opened the doors (and smashed the windows) of SA’s state buildings to criminals

By Caryn Dolley

Judiciary meets most targets despite cyberattack and Covid-19

South Africa

Judiciary meets most targets despite cyberattack and Covid-19

By Des Erasmus

Have retired judges been given the chop over lack of money?

South Africa

Have retired judges been given the chop over lack of money?

By Tania Broughton

The accused mastermind behind the KZN hit on Sindiso Magaqa implicated in alleged plot to kill Judge Goliath

South Africa

The accused mastermind behind the KZN hit on Sindiso Magaqa implicated in alleged plot to kill Judge Goliath

By Marianne Thamm

Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe named in investigation into alleged plot to kill fellow judge

South Africa

Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe named in investigation into alleged plot to kill fellow judge

By Marianne Thamm