Gauteng Judge to Face Tribunal
Gauteng Judge Lettie Molopa-Sethosa left unlawful arrest litigants unable to pursue their case for damages for years
Judiciary
Limpopo Judge President Abused Power, Committee Finds
Judge Moletje George Phatudi and his colleagues either acted deliberately, which would be gross misconduct, or inadvertently, which would be gross incompetence
Eastern Cape Judge Suspended Over Alleged Racist Incident
Judge Belinda Hartle to face Judicial Conduct Tribunal
Zondo Hits Back at Former PRASA Board Members
Bid by Lucky Montana and others to review State Capture corruption findings in jeopardy
A Shameful Judicial Record
Late judgments hit a new high in 2025, crossing the 300 mark
Over 300 Judgments Outstanding for More Than Six Months
Some matters have been outstanding for more than four years
#UniteBehind Opposes Judge Makhubele’s Bid to Stop Impeachment Vote
Activist group says she has already earned about R10-million since her suspension and her review application may take another four years
Judiciary Fails to Report on Late Judgments
Most recent list published, October 2025, reflected the status of late judgments from nearly a year ago.
Disability and Access to Justice in Four African Countries: Strong Laws, Weak in Practice
Structural barriers such as inaccessible infrastructure and lack of transport options affect South Africa’s reputation as a disability-friendly country.
Alarming New Bill Tries to “Police” Non-profit Organisations
The Bill proposes fines of up to R1-million and prison terms of up to five years
Activists in Ghana Are Forcing Extractive Firms to Account for the Harm They Cause – Corporate Abuse Study
Civil-society organisations are changing Ghana’s accountability landscape.
What the Mbenenge Tribunal Decision Means — And Why It Matters
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge was found not guilty of gross misconduct but he was not exonerated
State Attorney Calls for a New Road Accident Fund Tribunal
Courts are clogged with thousands of RAF cases
Africa’s Human Rights Institutions Are Electing Leaders. Why This Matters
Africans everywhere should show interest in the outcome of the African Union’s elections for its human rights institutions.
KZN Magistrate Suspended Without Pay
Ian Blose was charged with making false declarations and failing to disclose his suspension by the Legal Practice Council
Unsentenced Detainees Spending Years in Prison
New legal amendments seek to address prison overcrowding crisis
South Africans Have Lost Trust in the Police, in Parliament and in Political Parties – What That Means
Political trust and support for the rule of law are important for sustaining stability in democracies.
Why Are Magistrates Protesting?
Judicial Officers Association of South Africa complains of “economic abuse”
Parliament to Consider Impeaching Judge Nana Makhubele
Makhubele was found guilty of gross misconduct by the Judicial Service Commission
Magistrates Protest Outside Parliament
Magistrates are demanding salary increases and better working conditions
Closing Arguments in Judge Mbenenge Sexual Harassment Tribunal
Lawyer says this case will likely determine whether other women with legitimate claims will come forward, but tribunal chair disagrees
Magistrates Protest Outside Court, Demanding Higher Wages
Magistrates are under-recognised and under-paid, says former Constitutional Court judge Edwin Cameron
Judge Hands Down Ruling Three Years Late
For most of that time there was no record of it in the official report that tracks late judgments
What Makes an Ethical Judge?
Our judiciary has been plagued by unethical conduct