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Proposed bill aims to expedite judicial complaints resolution
The Judicial Matters Amendment Bill promises to reduce the backlog of complaints against judges, yet critics warn that deeper systemic issues must be addressed for true reform.
Concerns over Judge Mushtak Parker's silence amid misconduct allegations
The Tribunal reserved its decision in the matter in which Parker is accused of bringing the judiciary into disrepute by committing the cardinal sin of lying under oath when he deposed an affidavit which alleged that he was physically assaulted by Judge President John Hlophe and then, a year later, retracted that version in a contradictory affidavit.
Concerns grow over Judge Mushtak Parker's silence amid misconduct allegations
Judge Mushtak Parker's silence during a Judicial Conduct Tribunal prompts serious concerns about his integrity amid grave accusations of misconduct and perjury.
South Korean lawmakers impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over failed martial law bid
South Korean lawmakers have impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after a failed martial law bid, marking a historic moment in the nation's democracy.
Mkhwebane’s ‘conflict of interest’ scuppers appointment of deputy public protector
The appointment of the deputy public protector was halted in Parliament after a legal adviser found that EFF MP Busisiwe Mkhwebane failed to declare her relationship with two candidates.
Ramaphosa officially removes judges Hlophe and Motata from office after impeachment
President Cyril Ramaphosa removed the two judges from office after they were impeached by parliament.
Mkhwebane files court papers over R10 million gratuity
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka’s office has confirmed that her predecessor has filed court papers over the R10 million gratuity.
State paid millions in Judge Hlophe’s legal fees
Minister of Justice Ronald Lamola said they paid more than R10 million in legal fees for Judge John Hlophe.
EFF points of order cause chaos, but MPs impeach retired Judge Motata 17 years after drunk crash
Judge Nkola Motata was impeached by Parliament after 296 members supported the motion to remove him from office.
Parliament to proceed with impeachment of Judges Hlope and Motata on Budget Day
Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said unless there was a court interdict preventing Parliament from doing its business, the impeachment of Judges John Hlope and Nkola Motata will go ahead on February 21.
Parliament to vote on removal of judges next year
Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said due to the unavailability of the venue now Parliament will hold a sitting on the removal of Judges John Hlope and Nkola Motata in January.
Judges Nkola Motata and John Hlophe asked to make submissions on their impeachment
The National Assembly’s portfolio committee on justice and correctional services said both Judges Nkola Motata and John Hlophe have to provide extenuating circumstances on their impeachment.
Vote on Kholeka Gcaleka’s appointment set down for October 19
The vote on the appointment of Kholeka Gcaleka happens after it was delayed for more than two weeks.
Judges Hlophe and Motata face impeachment in Parliament
The impeachment of the two judges comes after the Judicial Service Commission and the courts found them guilty of gross misconduct and referred the cases to parliament to start the process to remove them from office.