Tag: south african judiciary

To dispense justice, the Judiciary must ensure it within its own ranks, says Chief Justice Mandisa Maya

As South Africa celebrated National Women’s Day on Saturday, Chief Justice Mandisa Maya announced a landmark sexual harassment policy for the South African judiciary, reaffirming a zero tolerance approach for any abuse of power by judges.

South African judiciary to have independence very soon, promises President Ramaphosa

Following years of calls from judges and others, and meetings with the Chief Justice earlier this month, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced plans to make South Africa’s judiciary fully independent in the near future.