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Judges Matter is a transparency project that believes in the importance of judges. Part of @DGRU_ at @UCTlaw #JudgesMatter

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Only 3 days left! Time is running out to submit your comments on the shortlisted candidates for the upcoming October JSC interviews. 51 candidates are in the running for 26 crucial judicial vacancies. See the full list of candidates here: judgesmatter.co.za/jsc-interviews… #JudgesMatter

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[NEWS]: “Raymond Zondo — ‘Judges might have no choice but to take executive to court over judicial independence’” dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-0…

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[OPINION] South Africa's judiciary is at a breaking point with civil trial delays now stretching as far as 2029! Pro bono judges are a temporary fix, but urgent reforms and resources are needed to restore justice and efficiency. ow.ly/OLK250ThkJc #JudicialCrisis

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The judiciary in South Africa is struggling under the weight of an explosion in litigation, with no corresponding increase in judges to handle the load. How much longer can we rely on emergency measures before our judiciary breaks? judgesmatter.co.za/opinions/judic… #JudicialCrisis

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[NEWS]: “Zondo — ‘Constant litigator’ Zuma is seeking to ‘delegitimise’ judiciary” dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-0…

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[NEWS]: "Nugent calls for reform in judicial appointments, condemns ‘political caucusing’ at JSC" mg.co.za/news/2024-09-0…

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[NEWS]: “Long backlog for justice: Gauteng court litigants might have to wait till 2028 for trial date” news24.com/citypress/news…

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[LISTEN] "What will President Ramaphosa decide to do with his VBS implicated justice minister?" primediaplus.com/what-will-pres… #VBS #JusticeMinister #SouthAfrica

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[NEWS]: “Paying judges low salaries could impact judicial independence: International Association of Judges” ewn.co.za/2024/09/09/pay…

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As the body responsible for appointing judges, the JSC must be strategic in its approach. #JudicialAppointments should be based not only on candidates' legal qualifications but also on the specific needs of the courts they will serve. Read more: judgesmatter.co.za/opinions/the-j…

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[MEDIA STATEMENT] We welcome Parliament’s approval of salary increases for judges, but below-inflation hikes erode judicial independence. A comprehensive review is needed to protect our judiciary. Read more: ow.ly/kTtF50TkVja #JudicialIndependence #JudgesMatter