Chief Justice

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JSC backs female judges for Western Cape Judge President

The Judicial Service Commission has recommended three female judges for the position of Western Cape Judge President, with the Law Society of South Africa acknowledging Judge Nolwazi Mabindla-Boqwana as a candidate. VOC’s NewsBeat spoke with Vice President of the Law Society, Nkosana Mvundlela, who praised the progress made by the former Chief Justice in enhancing the judicial interview process. Mvundlela highlighted the importance of maintaining professionalism during interviews, avoiding irrelevant […]

today16 October 2024

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Growing calls for Mogoeng to retract his statements on Israel

By Tasneem Adams Criticism against Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng is mounting, with several more organisations voicing their indignation in response to his remarks on Israel. The head of the Constitutional Court in South Africa is facing a furore after he criticised the ANC government's position on the Israel-Palestinian conflict. In a webinar discussion with South Africa's chief rabbi Warren Goldstein hosted by the Jerusalem Post this week, Mogoeng said South […]

today28 June 2020

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Chief Justice Mogoeng’s love for “apartheid Israel” upsets ANC

South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC) on Thursday said it was concerned about sentiments attributed to Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng expressing his apparent support for “apartheid Israel”. ANC national spokesperson Pule Mabe said the former liberation movement was “deeply concerned” by the remarks made by Mogoeng during an interview with the “Jerusalem Times”. Mogoeng was this week on a lineup of The Jerusalem Post’s “exclusive webinar” which […]

today26 June 2020

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Chief Justice, Deputy, SCA head get protection amid threats

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng, his Deputy Ray Zondo and the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal Mandisa Maya are being provided with security protection at state expense due to the potential risk posed by their jobs. Justice Minister, Michael Masutha revealed this in a written reply to a Democratic Alliance (DA) parliamentary question, asking which individuals and institutions that fall under Justice, enjoy state protection. According to the justice […]

today13 July 2017

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Mogoeng break-in suspect’s lawyer represented SSA heist accused

The lawyer for one of the men linked to the break-in at the office of the Chief Justice has a history of taking on clients accused of crimes involving the State Security Agency (SSA) and the police. Sammy Mahlangu is the legal representative for Nkosinathi Moses Msimango, the man who was arrested on Friday in connection with the theft of 15 computers from the office of Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng […]

today27 March 2017

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Police intensify probe in Chief Justice Office burglary

Police say they have intensified their investigation into the theft of 15 computers from the Chief Justice's offices in Midrand, north of Johannesburg occurred the day after the Constitutional Court handed down its judgment on the grants crisis. Fifteen computers, containing confidential information on South Africa's judges were stolen during Sunday's burglary. They say they have set-up a task team but have yet to make any arrests after the disappearance […]

today20 March 2017

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