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This is the official page of the South African Judiciary and the Office of the Chief Justice. The OCJ is situated on 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685
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Following deliberations, the Judicial Service Commission has recommended Justice M M L Maya, the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal, to President Cyril Ramaphosa for the position of Chief Justice of South Africa.
#JSCinterviews
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Chief Justice M M L Maya assumes the office of Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa today, 01 September 2024.
#Judiciary
#ChiefJusticeMaya
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Justice Maya assumes her role as the Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa today, 1 September 2022.
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16 August 2024
CHIEF JUSTICE ZONDO HANGS UP HIS ROBES AFTER 27 YEARS ON THE BENCH
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Chief Justice R M M Zondo will hang up his robes this month, marking the end of a judicial career that has spanned twenty-seven and a half years. Tonight, the Chief Justice will be honoured with a farewell dinner in Johannesburg.
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As this is my last Judiciary Day, I would like to thank the Deputy Chief Justice and all my colleagues at the Constitutional Court, all the Heads of Court, the Regional Court Magistrates and all the colleagues at the Lower Courts for their support and co-operation. - CJ Zondo
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Guests arriving at the dinner in honour of retiring Chief Justice R M M Zondo.
#JusticeZondo
#Judiciary
#Farewell
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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) interviews for the next Chief Justice of South Africa start this morning at 10h00. Justice M R W Madlanga will be the first candidate to be interviewed.
#JSCinterviews
#ocj_rsa
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Remembering Judge Bhekisisa Mnguni, may his soul rest in peace.
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Honouring Justice Yvonne Mokgoro: She leaves a profound legacy of integrity, compassion, and tireless advocacy for justice. Lala ngoxolo.
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Following the interview for Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, the JSC has resolved to advise the President, that Deputy Chief Justice M M L Maya is suitable for appointment to the position of Chief Justice.
#JSCinterviews
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#JudiciaryRSA
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Justice Edwin Cameron has been bestowed the National Order of the Baobab by the President for his contribution to the judicial system, as well as his tireless campaigning against the stigma of HIV and AIDS, and the rights of LGBTQIA+ communities.
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Today, we lay to rest Justice Yvonne Mokgoro.
Lala Ngoxolo.
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Chief Justice R M M Zondo’s friend, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng (retired), pays tribute to the outgoing Chief Justice.
#JusticeZondo
#Judiciary
#Farewell
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Deputy Chief Justice M M L Maya gives a warm welcome to guests at the farewell dinner in honour of Chief Justice R M M Zondo.
#JusticeZondo
#Judiciary
#Farewell
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10 June 2024
Office of the Chief Justice
Determination of the First Sitting of the National Assembly by the Chief Justice.
#NationalAssembly
#ChiefJusticeZondo
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Chief Justice Zondo being presented with the Sydney and Felicia Kentridge Award by Adv Craig Watt-Pringle SC, the outgoing Chair of the General Council of the Bar of SA.
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President
@CyrilRamaphosa
has appointed Judge Owen Lloyd Rogers as a Judge of the Constitutional Court of South Africa.
#ocj_rsa
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Media Statement: ANC election campaign poster using the image of the Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, Madam Justice Mandisa Maya - 18 November 2023
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Media Advisory: African National Congress (ANC) v Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, Durban High Court, 27 March 2024.
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MEDIA STATEMENT: JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION, 25 July 2022
At its meeting on Monday 25 July 2022 deliberated and resolved to advise the President to suspend Judge President Hlophe in terms of section 177 (3) of the Constitution. View image for full statement.
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Media Advisory: The matter Jacob Gezeyinhlekisa Zuma vs William John Downer & Karyn Maughan - Case number CC52/22P, will be heard by the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court, Pietermaritzburg, on 10 October 2022.
#ocj_rsa
#KwaZuluNatal
#HighCourt
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Media Advisory: Judgment will be handed down for the matter, “Elias Sekgobelo Magashule v Cyril Ramaphosa & 2 Others (Case number: 2021/23795), on 9 July 2021 by the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Johannesburg. -
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The Judicial Service Commission has recommended the following candidates for the vacant positions at the Constitutional Court:
Justice F Kathree-Setloane
Justice JN Kollapen
Justice RS Mathopo
Justice MB Molemela
Justice B Vally
#JSCinterviews
#ocj_rsa
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Publishing amended rules for the first sitting of the National Assembly, National Council of Provinces and Provincial Legislatures by Chief Justice RMM Zondo.
#NationalAssembly
#ChiefJusticeZondo
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Following the JSC interviews for three vacant positions at the Supreme Court of Appeal, the JSC has resolved to recommend the following candidates for appointment:
Judge R M Keightley
Judge J E Smith
Judge D Unterhalter.
#JSCinterviews
#ocj_rsa
#JudiciaryRSA
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Media Statement by Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo: An Illustrious Judicial Career Comes to an end.
Link:
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Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, seated with Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya (left) and President of the Supreme Court of Appeal, Justice Mahube Molemela (right), together with Judges President of Superior Courts, comprised the Judiciary’s delegation to the SoNA this evening.
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“Integrity and honesty are central to the legal profession. If you do not have integrity you will not be allowed to work as a lawyer. And if you do not have integrity you will never be allowed to be a Judge.” – Chief Justice R M M Zondo
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Catch Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng in conversation with JJ Tabane on Frankly Speaking at 20h30 on SABC 3, later on today.
@JJTabane
@mncube_nathi
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Underway, the JSC is currently interviewing Deputy Chief Justice M M L Maya for the position of Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa. The Deputy Chief Justice is the only candidate nominated by the President for the position.
#JSCinterviews
#ocj_rsa
#JudiciaryRSA
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The President of the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa, Justice Mandisa Maya, extends warm congratulations to Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.
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“It is therefore absolutely necessary that we never stop talking about colonialism & its sister neo-colonialism, & apartheid, because then, you leave those who have always believed in this crime against humanity to be comfortable...” -Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng
#FreedomMonth
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Media Statement - Claims of a ‘deep’ relationship between Chief Justice Designate M M L Maya and former President Zuma unfounded and false.
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Chief Justice R M M Zondo led the Judiciary procession into the Cape Town City Hall where President M C Ramaphosa will deliver the State of the Nation Address.
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The Judiciary, represented by Chief Justice R M M Zondo and the Heads of Superior Courts, joined proceedings as President M C Ramaphosa delivered the Opening of Parliament Address at the Cape Town City Hall.
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Members of the legal profession have gathered in the Pretoria High Court to commemorate 100 years of women in law. In attendance is Ms Desiree Finca who is the first black woman to be enrolled as an attorney in 1967.
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The special official funeral of Justice Yvonne Mokgoro is underway at the Bryanston Catholic Church.
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The guest of honour speaks.
Chief Justice R M M Zondo makes remarks at the farewell dinner held in his honour as he brings to an end his twenty-seven and a half year judicial career.
#JusticeZondo
#Judiciary
#Farewell
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Members of the South African Judiciary led by Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo attending the State of the Nation Address (SONA) by the President of the Republic of South Africa in Parliament, Cape Town.
#SONA2019
#RSAJudiciary
#OCJ
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Honorable guests who attended Justice Cameron’s Special Court Seating at the Constitutional Court -
@ConCourtSA
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3 June 2024
Media Advisory:
Chief Justice R M M Zondo will on 06 June 2024 officially receive from the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission the lists of designated members of Parliament (MPs) and members of Provincial Legislatures (MPLs).
@IECSouthAfrica
@ParliamentofRSA
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Media Statement: The arrest of Advocate Teffo inside a Courtroom.
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Chief Justice RMM Zondo will attend this evening’s elections results announcement by the IEC. On 06 June 2024, the Chief Justice will officially receive the lists of designated members of Parliament (MPs) and members of Provincial Legislatures (MPLs) from the IEC.
#ElectionResults
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Media statement by the Office of the Chief Justice, 12 June 2022.
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Following deliberations the Judicial Service Commission has resolved to advise the President to appoint Judge T P Poyo-Dlwati for the position of Judge President of the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court.
#JSCinterviews
#ocj_rsa
#JudiciaryRSA
#KwaZuluNatal
#HighCourt
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The Judicial Service Commission will advise the President to appoint the following candidate for the vacancies at the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court:
Mthatha:
Ms L Rusi
Makhanda:
Prof A Govindjee
Mr J G A Laing
Adv T V Norman SC
#JSCinterviews
#ocj_rsa
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Advocate T. V Norman SC is currently being interviewed by the JSC for the position of a Judge for the Eastern Cape Division of High Court.
#JSCinterviews
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Chief Justice R M M Zondo, delivers the keynote address at the Advocates for Transformation's cocktail dinner.
‘I believe in the collective of the Judiciary of this country and I believe that it will withstand whatever challenges that may come.’ ~ Chief Justice R M M Zondo
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Members of the South African Judiciary have arrived at the Union Buildings in Pretoria to witness the swearing in of the president elect of the 7th administration, President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa.
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Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has arrived at the Cape Town City Hall for the State of the Nation Address.
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Deputy Chief Justice M M L Maya gives a keynote address at the farewell ceremony for retired Deputy President of the Supreme Court of Appeal, Justice X Petse in Mthatha.
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The Judicial Service Commission is currently interviewing Ms R P Mdhluli for the position of a Judge of the Limpopo Division of High Court in Thohoyandou.
#JSCinterviews
#ocj_rsa
#JudiciaryRSA
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SPECIAL CEREMONIAL SITTING IN HONOUR OF CHIEF JUSTICE R M M ZONDO
The Judiciary will honour Chief Justice Zondo in a Special Ceremonial Sitting of the Constitutional Court today, 21 August 2024, the day on which the Chief Justice will hand down his last judgment.
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Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will receive an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) (honoris causa) from Rhodes University during its graduation ceremony, today, 29 March 2023.
#RUGrad2023
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Media Statement by Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo: Retirement of Justice Sisi Khampepe and Justice Chris Jafta.
Link:
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The University of South Africa will honour Chief Justice Zondo & Deputy Chief Justice Maya by bestowing them with the honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Law (Honoris Causa). The ceremonies will take place on 27 & 28 September, respectively, at UNISA’s Main Campus.
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Following the Judicial Service Commission interviews for the Supreme Court of Appeal, the Commission has resolved to recommend the following candidates for appointment:
Judge F Kathree-Setiloane
Judge A M Kgoele
#JSCinterviews
#ocj_rsa
#SCA
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Deputy Chief Justice M M L Maya gets the Special Ceremonial Sitting of the Constitutional Court to mark the retirement of Chief Justice R M M Zondo underway at the Constitutional Court.
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The newly appointed Judges of the Gauteng Division of High Court sworn in, in the presence of their colleagues, respective family members, and court officials.
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Court in session: Chief Justice R M M Zondo delivers his last judgment ahead of his retirement at the end of August.
#JusticeZondo
#Farewell
#Judiciary
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Media Advisory: State v Zuma and Another (Thales South Africa), 16 May 2024, Pietermaritzburg High Court
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Chief Justice R M M Zondo has unveiled the plaque of the Pius Langa Building - the Law Faculty Building that has been renamed after the former Chief Justice at the NMU. Chief Justice Pius Langa was the first Chancellor of the University.
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The Judicial Delegation to the State of the Nation Address, led by Chief Justice Zondo in a procession at the Cape Town City Hall.
#Judiciary
#SONA2023
#SONA
#CapeTown
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Deputy Chief Justice and Chancellor of the University of Mpumalanga, Madam Justice Mandisa Maya addressing the University's 10th anniversary celebration a short while ago.
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'She was special and one of a kind...a quintessential Judge and a leader' - Former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke paying tribute to his friend and former colleague Justice Yvonne Mokgoro.
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Adv Dali Mpofu SC and Adv Nomgcobo Jiba paid tribute to Justice Petse during his farewell ceremony in Mthatha.
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Chief Justice R M M Zondo this morning will be giving a keynote address at the Labour Law Seminar held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
#LabourLaw
#Judiciary
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The Judicial Service Commission has recommended the following candidates for the 2 vacancies at the Constitutional Court:
Judge F Kathree-Setiloane
Judge N Kollapen
Judge R S Mathopo
Judge M B Molemela
Judge B Vally
#JSCinterviews
#ocj_rsa
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Members of the Judiciary and other dignitaries have arrived at the Constitutional Court for a special ceremonial court sitting in honour of Chief Justice R M M Zondo, who retires this month.
#JusticeZondo
#Judiciary
#Farewell
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Deputy Chief Justice Designate Mandisa Maya, who is also the President of SAC-IAWJ, conferred an award to Chief Justice Zondo, for his continuous support to the SAC-IAWJ.
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The Deputy Chief Justice does not have a Twitter account nor has an account been created for him by the Office of the Chief Justice.
The views expressed on the parody Twitter account do not represent those of the Deputy Chief Justice or the South African Judiciary.
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In honour of Chief Justice R M M Zondo, Advocates for Transformation will this evening host a dinner on the eve of the Chief Justice's retirement from active service.
#AFT
#ChiefJusticeZondo
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Deputy Chief Justice M M L Maya, the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal, Justice M B Molemela, and Heads of Court have arrived at the Cape Town City Hall where President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the State of the Nation Address.
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The ceremonial court sitting in remembrance of the late Judge George Webster of the Gauteng Division of the High Court, has begun at the Pretoria High Court.
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Justice M R Madlanga is currently being interviewed by the Commission for the position of Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa.
#JSCinterviews
#ocj_rsa
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The JSC has recommended the following candidates for the Supreme Court of Appeal positions:
Judge Z. Carelse
Judge W. Hughes
Judge N. P Mabindla-Boqwana
Judge T. R Gorven
Judge S. P Mothle
#JSCinterviews
#ocj_rsa
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Today the Judicial Service Commission will interview the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal, Justice M M L Maya for the position of Chief Justice. Interviews start at 09h00.
Watch interviews live:
#JSCinterviews
#ocj_rsa
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Members of the Judiciary have arrived at the Cape Town City Hall, where President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the State of the Nation Address.
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Chief Justice elect, Justice M M L Maya welcomes guests to the 2022/23 Presentation of the Annual Judiciary Report.
#JudiciaryDay
#ocj_rsa
#JudiciaryRSA
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Following the Judicial Service Commission interviews for the Labour and Labour Appeal Court, the Commission has resolved to recommend Judge E M Molahlehi for appointment to the position of Deputy Judge President of the Court
#JSCinterviews
#ocj_rsa
#LabourCourt
#LabourAppealCourt
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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) will from 1-4 February 2022 interview candidates nominated for the position of Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa. Proceedings will start at 10h00 on 1 February 2022, then at 09h00 daily thereafter.
#JSCinterviews
#ocj_rsa
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Following deliberations, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) will present a list of the following four nominees to the President - Constitutional Court:
Adv A C Dodson SC
Judge F Kathree-Setiloane
Judge M B Molemela
Judge O L Rogers
#JSCinterviews
#ocj_rsa
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President of the Supreme Court of Appeal, Justice B M Molemela, gives a vote of thanks at Judiciary Day. She thanked Chief Justice Zondo for his leadership during his tenure as the Head of the South African Judiciary.
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