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The Judiciary
November 2017
Prestigious Award for
Chief Justice Mogoeng
Malibongwe!
Women's Month
Celebrations
Mpumalanga's
first Judge President
CONTENTS Editorial Staff and Contributors.
2 Foreword from the Chief Justice
Editors Judge President John Hlophe &
3 Prestigious Award for Chief Justice Judge President Dunstan Mlambo.
Mogoeng
Writers Lindo Nkomonde; Pfunzo Mafenya
and Lusanda D Ntuli.
4 South African of the Year Awarded to
Chief Justice Photographers Cornelius Silaule and
Pfunzo Mafenya.
5 Mpumalanga's first Judge President
Thanks To Judicial Contributors
7 Malibongwe! Women's Month 2017
9 Judge President Kgomo retires
12 SAJEI
16 JSC Appointments
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From the Editor
Dear colleagues, course of their work in the Judiciary, and we ask you
to begin to share this information for publication in
It has been some time since the Judicial this newsletter. It is also important for those of us
Communications Committee (JCOM) was who have been on the bench for some time to use
established to engage directly with communication this platform to share best practices and information
matters relating to the Judiciary and all other to guide each other on becoming an effective and
matters relating to its functions, constitutional efficient Judiciary.
mandate and independence.
We trust that this first Issue will present you with a
The primary purpose of the JCOM was to develop a clear indication of the direction in which we want to
communications strategy for the Judiciary, which take this newsletter. We needed to make a start,
would, among other things, look to improve and we have done so! I thank my honourable
communication within the Judiciary itself. The colleague, Judge President Mlambo, for working
communications strategy for the Judiciary adopted alongside me in the JCOM and making an
by the Heads of Court on 29 September 2017 has immeasurable contribution to the work we have
identified the publication of a newsletter for the achieved so far. We wish also to thank Mr Mncube,
Judiciary as a key initiative in this regard and we are the Spokesperson for the Judiciary, as well as the
proud to present this first Issue to you. OCJ Communications team that supports him, for
sparing no effort in ensuring that the first Issue of
It is our intention to grow this newsletter through the this newsletter is published.
participation of all our colleagues across the
country. This publication will not flourish and serve Enjoy it!
its mandate to us as members of the Judiciary if we
do not take ownership of it and ensure that we Judge President John Hlophe
contribute relevant content from our own spaces. Chairperson: Judicial Communications
Committee
We are aware that many of our colleagues The South African Judiciary
participate in many activities and platforms in the
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THE JUDICIARY | 1
A FOREWORD
from the Chief Justice
The editorial team is ably led by our colleagues
Judges President Hlophe and Mlambo as founding
editors-in-chief, supported by the Spokesperson for
the Judiciary, Mr Mncube, and the OCJ
Communications Team. On behalf of the Judiciary, I
wish to thank them for the sterling work they have
done.
Dear Colleagues, Broadly speaking, the subject-matters of publication
will include Judicial Education updates; international
I welcome you all to this first edition of the newsletter cooperation / engagement updates; Judges’ speaking
for the Judiciary. engagements; new Judges’ appointments / Acting
Judges’ appointments; Judges’ discharge from active
The Office of the Chief Justice is tasked with the brief service; bereavements; work undertaken by South
to, inter alia, provide communication services to the African Judges outside the South African judicial
Judiciary. The Judiciary of South Africa has never space; issues affecting other jurisdictions and
had a dedicated and well-organised communication associations to which Judicial Officers of several
voice. This has resulted in a fragmented and limited countries belong; updates from Judges’ ad-hoc
contact with its various communities and committees (e.g., court modernisation, infrastructure,
stakeholders. It is against this backdrop that a need remuneration, etc.); matters concerning the
was identified to establish a newsletter for the Judiciary’s relations with the organised legal
Judiciary in line with the Communication Strategy for profession and other arms of State; articles on other
the Judiciary adopted at the Heads of Court meeting matters of interest by Judges; and court performance-
of 29 September 2017. related matters, to mention but some.
This newsletter seeks to inform members of the It is crucial that we all support this initiative and
Judiciary of the latest judicial developments; inform contribute towards the enhancement of the quality
stakeholders about the initiatives or activities of the and the growth of this publication. It belongs to all
Judiciary; heighten contact between members of the Judicial Officers. Once again, we are grateful for the
Judiciary; act as a platform for the Judiciary to share selfless service rendered by Judges President Hlophe
views on general matters that affect them; and profile and Mlambo in successfully executing this project.
Judicial Officers in the execution of their constitutional On my behalf and on behalf of the Judiciary of South
mandate. Africa, I wish to assure them of my unwavering
support in their endeavour to make effective
This newsletter will be published on a quarterly basis communication by the Judiciary with itself and with
primarily for the Judiciary’s consumption. And I wish court-process participants, a practical reality.
to encourage all of you to share this newsletter with
all role-players that have a close working relationship Mogoeng Mogoeng
with the courts. Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa
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PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
FOR CHIEF JUSTICE MOGOENG
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng Hosted by Legal Week (organisers exceptional achievement from
has been awarded the Corporate of The British Legal Awards) and within Africa’s legal community.
Counsel Association of South the Corporate Counsel The Achievement Award is a
Africa Achievement Award in a Association of South Africa lifetime achievement award
glitzy event for the 2017 African (CCASA), The African Legal conferred to an individual as
Legal Awards on September 8. Awards set out to recognise chosen by the CCASA.
In his acceptance speech, Chief
Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng
commended the CCASA for its
contribution to the transformation
of the legal sector through its
support for underprivileged legal
Spousal support: CJ Mogoeng and DCJ Zondo
with their wives at the African Legal Awards. students, and urged the legal
fraternity as a whole to do more to
bring transformation to the
Envelopes with
names of the winners industry.
of each category.
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng
also urged the legal industry to
engage and work with government
for the betterment of the country.
“There is power in using your
influence softly. Insist as a
collective on speaking to
government; they are bound to
heed your advice,” said the Chief
Justice.
CJ Mogoeng receives
his lifetime achievement
award. We congratulate the Chief Justice
on this Award!
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Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng Voted 2017
SOUTH AFRICAN OF THE YEAR
Clearly Chief Justice Mogoeng’s efforts in his
position and his continued excellence have
resonated with the South African of the Year
voters in 2017!,” ~Jan Scannell
The finalists for the award were
nominated by a panel of Tweets
journalists and other experts.
According to the panel, the Chief
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng Warwick Goldie
Justice was nominated because
has been named the 2017 South @WarwDGoldie
“he has proven to be a beacon of
African of the Year, according to a morality that provides a light for
poll hosted by News24. Chief Am amazing award and totally
others to follow. He is consistent in
Justice Mogoeng outshone two deserved! Viva Judge MM!!
choosing what is right and lawful,
other South Africans – the and demonstrates a commitment Jason Thorne @Jason_Bakkies
Blitzbokke and table tennis player to serving the people of South
Kevin Anderson to emerge the Africa above all.” I would love to see Judge
winner of the ward. Mogoeng Mogoeng become
Results showed that the Chief South African of the year 2017.
The awards are the brainchild of Justice garnered nearly two-thirds Sport people have won it enough
Jan Scannell which were of the vote (63%), followed by the times now. #HeritageDay
organized in conjunction with the Blitzbokke who pulled a 21%
National Braai Day initiative as share of the 37 427 votes cast. Semphete Newspaper
part of Heritage Day celebrations. The third position went to @semphetenews
Originally the poll, included long Anderson, who obtained a 16%
jump World Champion Luvo share of the total votes. Premier, Supra Mahumapelo
Manyonga, Ndebele artist Esther said: “Bokone Bophirima
Mahlangu, Kevin Anderson, the Provincial Government
Blitzbokke, and Chief Justice congratulate Judge Mogoeng
Mogoeng. Mogoeng on being named SA'n
Initially posted by Queen Mentor September 27, 2017 of the Year.
Read more: https://buzzsouthafrica.com/chief-justice-mogoeng-mogoeng-2/
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INTRODUCING
MPUMALANGA’S
FIRST JUDGE
PRESIDENT
After his graduation he worked as the first members of the then
an interpreter, clerk of the court Mpumalanga Tender Board after
Judge President Legodi and a prosecutor at Magistrate having assisted in the drafting of
Thabamoopo, Lebowakgomo in Mpumalanga Tender Board. He
Limpopo until 1982 when he was was a member of what became
On Tuesday August 1, Judge offered a contract of articleship by known as the Ngobeni
Malesela Francis Legodi started Attorneys Ngoepe and Machaka in Commission which investigated
his service as the Mpumalanga Polokwane. In 1984 he moved to corruption in the Legislature and
Division of the High Court’s first Mbombela to work in the only later became the Chairperson
Judge President, adding another black attorneys firm at the time, thereof. He was also the
cap to a career launched in the Phosa Mojapelo and Partners, and Chairperson of the Mpumalanga
Lowveld more than 30 years ago. was admitted as an attorney Parks Board. He was one of the
So, just who is Judge Legodi? during October 1986. Commissioners in the Arms Deal
Commission, but later resigned for
Judge Legodi is the 7th born child In 1987 he partnered with AK personal reasons.
of Gilbert Makgitla Legodi and Khoza to open a firm of attorneys
Melita Ramatsobane Legodi. He under the name Legodi, Khoza Upon his appointment as a Judge
was born out of a family of 8 at a and Partners in Bushbuckridge, he also took up motivational
farm next to Maphooto in Mpumalanga and specialized in speaking delivering speeches at
Limpopo. He completed his human rights cases defending schools, universities and other
B.Proc degree in 1981 with the political activists across the community structures as well as
University of the North (now Province. Later, in 1998, he went non-governmental organizational
University of Limpopo). solo and opened Francis Legodi work which he continues to do.
Interestingly, he had initially and Associates, which he ran until He acted in the Supreme Court of
registered for B.Com degree in 2004 when he was appointed Appeal for two terms during 2012,
1976, but changed to B.Proc on permanently to the Bench. to May 2014. He is currently the
the same year after having Chairperson of the Military
attended a B.Proc first lecture and Judge Legodi served on many Appeals Court and also the
found it very challenging and structures before his appointment Chairperson of the Magistrates
inspiring. In 1978 he had to stop to the Bench, inter alia, was a Commission.
his studies because he had no monitor during the first democratic
money to pay for his studies, but elections, electoral presiding So, what goals does Judge Legodi
returned in 1979 to continue officer for Lydenburg (now have for the Mpumalanga Division
studying. Mashishing). He became one of of the High Court? The focus
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Judge President Legodi
Budget Vote
should be on judicial norms
and standards, says Judge
Legodi. “[W]e have norms
and standards issued by the
Chief Justice on 14 February
2014 which guide us how to
go about executing our judicial
functions effectively, efficiently
and expeditiously guided by
the core values being, equality
and fairness, accessibility,
transparency, responsiveness
and diligence,” he explains.
When asked to tell us
something we don’t know
about him, he declines to
answer saying he ‘cannot
judge’ himself. “All I know is
that every person is special
and important. Respect is
earned and people do not
care how much you know,
what position you hold or how
much money you have, until
they know how much you care
about them. So, taking off the
velvet gloves and being of
service to our respective
communities builds us and
make us a proud nation,”
concludes Judge Legodi.
The newly built Mpumalanga High Court.
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Malibongwe igama lamakhosikazi
The 13th Annual Conference of South African Chapter of the International
Association of Women Judges
The 13th Annual Conference of justice, whilst relating to the idea pledge R20 000 for the creation of
the South African Chapter of the of the protection of communities. a fund for the development of
International Association of women in the Judiciary.
Women Judges, took place in The Deputy Chief Justice took the
Polokwane, Limpopo on 11-13 audience back to 9 August 1956, Amongst the other speakers on
August 2017. The Conference is when about 20 000 women the programme were Justice of the
held annually and brings together marched to the Union buildings Constitutional Court of South
female jurists, and females in the and declared that “enough is Africa, Justice Theron, Acting
law profession with the aim of enough”, in response to a legal Justice of the Constitutional Court
finding solutions to the challenges system that sought to dehumanise Jodie Kollapen and The
facing women jurists, as well as the majority of the citizens in this Honourable Madam Sujata
addressing issues of gender country. He said the intensity of Manohar (Retired Justice of the
transformation in the Judiciary. that protest action was a direct Supreme Court India), who
response to the laws that were presented on a varying number of
Deputy Chief Justice Zondo enacted at the time. Following the subjects, including customary
delivered the keynote address at courageous act of these women, marriages and Women’s
this year’s Conference. He spoke men were also galvanised into Empowerment.
of the distinctive changes in law action, the Deputy Chief Justice
between the period under said.
Apartheid and currently under the
constitutional democracy. In “We seek under the current
dealing with the theme “Let’s wrap constitutional dispensation the
the wide arms of the law around transformation of the Judiciary
those who need it”, the Deputy [and] having as many women
Chief Justice spoke about how the appointed to the Judiciary”, Judge
theme seeks to address access to Zondo explained. He went on to
THE JUDICIARY | 7
Malibongwe!
Hon. Sujata Manohar (Retired
Judge President D. Mlambo Deputy Chief Justice Zondo Justice of the Supreme Court India)
DCJ Zondo and students from University of Limpopo JP Mlambo; Judge Victor and Ms Teresa Mugadza
Judge President Legodi - Mpumalanga
Minister of Justice, Michael Masutha Justice Leona Theron and a delegate
Division of the High Court
THE JUDICIARY | 8Judge President
Kgomo
HANGS UP HIS
ROBE
These will be very big shoes to fill.
~Judge President Tlaletsi
With a career spanning over three incumbent Judge President said in from 1986 to 1998 before
decades, for about two of those the Northern Cape High Court on moving to Kimberley to serve as
serving as the head of the Friday, adding that Judge Kgomo an Acting Judge. After only three
Northern Cape Division of the had established a “university for years on the bench in the Northern
High Court, Judge President Frans Judges” in Kimberley. “He used Cape, Kgomo was appointed
Kgomo has been honoured by his this court to mentor and train Judge President of the Province in
colleagues in a moving farewell on Judges. As a result, all provincial 2001.
retirement during a special courts have been impacted,” said
ceremonial sitting and dinner on JP Tlaletsi. “I’m leaving this division in good
September 22 in Kimberley. hands,” Judge Kgomo told his
JP Tlaletsi said that the fact that family, friends and colleagues who
During the special ceremonial more than two thirds of the judges were in attendance at the special
sitting, Judge President Pule that Kgomo had taken under his sitting. He went on to thank his
Tlaletsi, who takes over from wing were women, was a further family and staff for all their
Judge Kgomo, gave a tribute on indication of his commitment to support.
behalf of the Division, saying that transformation. “We are standing
of his predecessor’s many on the shoulders of a giant who To Judge Kgomo from everyone at
achievements, his most enduring never flinched and served with the OCJ, congratulations on your
legacy would be the structures he honour,” added JP Tlaletsi. retirement and best wishes for the
put in place to nurture and train relaxing years ahead!
Judges. Born in Brits in the North West
province, Judge Kgomo became a
“His mission has always been the court interpreter in 1969. He was
Former President Mbeki Friends and family came to pay their respects to Judge Maluleke.
transformation of thewas in attendance.
legal and admitted to the North West Bar
judiciary structures,” the THE JUDICIARY | 9JP Kgomo retires Colleagues, family, and court staff gathered to bid farewell to Judge President Kgomo on the occasion of his reitrement from active service. THE JUDICIARY | 10
CHIEF JUSTICE Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng on 28 September 2017,
DELIVERS delivered the tenth annual Bram Fischer Lecture 2017, in
Johannesburg.
10th Annual Bram Fischer Lecture
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng sharing some light moments with other dignitaries at the Bram Fischer Lecture
HEADS OF COURT MEET
The Heads of the Superior Courts meet three times a year to discuss matters concerning the Judiciary, the
effective and efficient administration of the Courts and delivery of access to Justice to all South Africans.
They met at the National Office over two days, 28-29 September 2017.
THE JUDICIARY | 11Southern African Judicial Administrators
Association (SAJAA) established
The interim Executive Committee of SAJAA with the Secretary-General, Ms M Sejosengwe.
Judicial administrators in the Attendees at this planning session The Association adopted a
Southern African region have unanimously agreed, informed by constitution and its interim
established the Southern African the December 2016 resolution of Executive Committee signed a
Judicial Administrators Association the SACJF, that there is a need for Declaration in which it affirmed
(SAJAA) as a parallel programme a professional body, operating at that the Association shall be
to the Southern African Chief the regional level, to facilitate co- governed by the adopted
Justices Forum (SACJF) with the operation among various constitution and that the inaugural
aim of building cooperation on key institutions in Southern Africa Patron of the Association shall be
judicial administration matters. tasked with Judicial the Honourable Mr Justice
The SACJF exists to promote co- Administration. Mathew Zulu, Judge of the High
operation and exchange best Court in Zambia.
practices amongst the judiciaries The deliberations culminated in
in the Southern African region, as the formation of the Southern The Southern African Judicial
well as promote and protect the African Judicial Administration Administrators Association
welfare and dignity of Judges in Association (SAJAA) with the (SAJAA) will create a common
the member countries. interim Executive Committee platform for the promotion of the
consisting of: rule of law, constitutionalism and
The establishment of SAJAA was Namibia as Chairperson good governance through
a resolution of a SACJF meeting (represented by the Permanent ensuring independent judicial
held on 12 December 2016, in Secretary of the office of the administration.
Windhoek, Namibia. Judiciary of Namibia),
Zimbabwe as the Deputy The SACJF is composed of the
During May 2017, the Permanent Chairperson (represented by following Southern African
Secretary of the Office of the the Deputy Secretary of the countries:
Judiciary in Namibia invited the Judicial Service Commission of Kingdom of Lesotho, Kingdom of
SG to a planning session from 29 Zimbabwe), Swaziland, Republic of Angola,
until 30 June 2017 for the South Africa as Secretary- Republic of Botswana, Republic of
inclusion of the Judicial General represented by the Kenya, Republic of Malawi,
Administration as a parallel Secretary General of the Office Republic of Mauritius, Republic of
programme to the SACJF. The of the Chief Justice of the Mozambique, Republic of
SG honoured the invitation and Republic of South Africa), and Namibia, Republic of South Africa,
attended the meeting, supported Zambia as Treasurer Republic of Seychelles, Republic
by Jakes Jacobs (Office of the (represented by the Chief of Zambia, Republic of Zimbabwe
SG) and Nelson Phakola Administrator of the Judicial and United Republic of Tanzania.
(Principal State Law Adviser). Administration of Zambia).
THE JUDICIARY | 12GAUTENG PEEC
DELIBERATES ON BACKLOG The Gauteg PEEC Indaba was
atteneded by various
stakeholders. Judge President
ERADICATION addressed the gathering.
The Judge President of Gauteng Ramarumo Monama also attended the actual trial start.
Division of High Court observed the PEEC. Judge Monama also appealed to
that the Provincial Efficiency all stakeholders to be self-
Enhancement Committee (PEEC) The focus in terms of the discipline (d) when carrying out
deliberations, held over the past deliberations made during the their responsibilities.
few years during the PEEC PEEC indaba was in the following
The PEEC resolutions are as
meetings, revealed that there are areas: Striking off trends and
follows:
pertinent challenges that require analysis at the High Courts and
robust engagement and practical Magistrates Courts, Foreign Develop a framework on
resolutions to improve efficiency in Language Services, Remand Foreign Interpreters for
the Courts. A resolution was taken Detainees and Common Roll implementation of policy to
that a full day Indaba should be Collapse causes. determine which languages will
scheduled to afford all Members also reflected on the be provided at the courts in
stakeholders ample time to make status of the lower courts on the view of scarcity of resources.
a meaningful contribution on finalisation of cases. Unavailability Increased co-operation
measures to address of foreign (languages ) between the Prosecution, Legal
inefficiencies. interpreters, magistrates and aid South Africa and the
assessors, were said to be the Judiciary on case scheduling.
In a bid to eradicate backlogs and biggest challenge. Prioritisation of part heard
to ensure faster finalisation of Judge President Mlambo matters by all stakeholders.
cases, Judge President of encouraged stakeholders not to Re enrolment of Cases that
Gauteng Division of High Court focus on the statistics but the were wrongfully struck off the
met with members of the justice fundamental cause(s). “Let us be roll, the DPP to use state
and security cluster at Gauteng leaders and make things happen”, appeals where matters were
PEEC Indaba to discuss the said the Judge President. He also incorrectly struck off the roll.
fundamental causes on Thursday, emphasised that all matters which Implementation of a Tool to
12 October 2017, in are appearing in court for the first record information relating to
Johannesburg, National time should be referred to pre-trial SAPS and reasons why cases
Prosecution Authority building. (conference) so that issues cannot proceed.
Deputy Judge President of relating to the accused person not
Gauteng Division of High Court, having a lawyer, language
Aubrey Ledwaba, and Judge interpreter can be clarified before
THE JUDICIARY | 13Ceremonial Sitting in honour of
Judge GSS Maluleke
In August we learnt of the passing of retired sitting Judges of the local division, members of
Judge George Maluleke, formerly of the the organised profession, family and friends.
Gauteng Local Division of the High Court.
In August we learnt of the passing of retired
On 15 August 2017, A ceremonial sitting was Judge George Maluleke, formerly of the
held in honour of the late Judge Maluleke, at the Gauteng Local Division of the High Court.
Gauteng Local Divsion of the High Court.
On 15 August 2017, A ceremonial sitting was
Many came to remember the retired Judge, in held in honour of the late Judge Maluleke, at
attandance was former President Thabo Mbeki, the Gauteng Local Divsion of the High Court.
Mr. L Sigogo – President of the Black Lawyers Association
Mr Wadee - Johannesburg Attorneys Association. and of the Law Society of the Northern Provinces
A special memorial sitting was held in remembrance of Judge Maluleke.
THE JUDICIARY | 14The Judiciary remembers Judge Kirk Cohen
It is a norm in the South African Judge Cohen wrote a lot of ‘power especially when you were not
Judiciary that when a Judge house’ judgments which prepared”, said Joubert.
passes away, a ceremonial sitting survived scrutiny. “His judgements
in his remembrance is held. The will live forever and he is one of Other structures which paid tribute
ceremonial sitting honours the those Judges who when we were to the late Judge were the Law
departed Judges for their still students, we aspired to be like Society of the Northern Province,
contribution to the Judiciary. him,” he said. Director of Public Prosecutions,
Advocates for Transformation,
On 11 October 2017, family Speaking on behalf of the Johannesburg Society of
members and members of the Judiciary, Judge President Advocates, and Pretoria Society of
legal fraternity, led by honourable Bernard Ngoepe described Judge Advocates.
Judge President Dunstan Mlambo, Cohen as an embodiment of a
gathered at the North Gauteng good judge. “He played a big role On behalf of the family, Judge
High Court to bid farewell to the in the Judiciary,” said Ngoepe. He Cohen’s son, advocate Cohen,
retired Judge Kirk Cohen. also praised Cohen for his spoke about how his father was
commitment to the Judiciary by dedicated to his professional life.
Judge Cohen joined the bench as recalling how he accepted the “We will continue to honour him,”
an acting Judge in 1977, and was responsibility of acting Judge he said.
appointed as a permanent Judge President while already on Judge President Mlambo thanked
in 1982. He retired in 1997. He retirement. “He did that because all speakers from different
was described by many as a he had a deeper understanding of professions. He also extended his
selfless and dedicated man, who what this country was all about,” appreciation to the family for
understood the importance of the said Ngoepe. “If we continue to allowing the Judiciary to host such
Judiciary. have people like Kirk, we would be a sitting.
hopeful,” he said.
In his tribute, Judge President
Mlambo stated that Judge Cohen On behalf of Pretoria Attorney’s
was a Judge to the core. “I say Association, Mr T Joubert
this without fear of contradiction. described Judge Cohen as a small
He was a true South African,” man with a big heart. “Appearing
said Mlambo. He further noted that before him was not a pleasure,
THE JUDICIARY | 15JSC Interviews
APPOINTMENTS
The JSC interviews took place in early October 2017 in Midrand, at the OCJ National Office.
The Judicial Service Commission was established in Chief Justice in Midrand to conduct interviews
terms of Section 178 of the Constitution and is consist for various divisions of the High Court.
of 23 members. One of the commission’s mandate is
to interview candidates for judicial posts and make President Jacob Zuma on Thursday, 02 November,
recommendations for appointments to the bench. announced the appointment of 15 individuals to serve
as Judges in High Courts across the country. This
From the 02-06 October 2017, members of the JSC after receiving advice on suitable candidates from the
gathered at the National Office of the Judicial Service Commission.
Judicial Appointments November 2017
Judge President of the Eastern Gauteng Division of the High Free State Division of the High
Cape Division of the High Court, Court, as of 1 January 2018 Court, Bloemfontein as of 16
as of 7 November 2017. December 2017
Ms Colleen Jane Collis Adv Philip Jacobus Loubser SC
Judge Selby Mfanelo Mbenenge Adv Norman Davis SC
Ms Maletsatsi Betty Mahalelo Western Cape Division of the
Eastern Cape Division of the High Adv Tintswalo Annah Nana High Court, as of 1 November
Court, as of 1 November 2017 Makhubele SC 2017
Mr Cassim Mohamed Sardiwalla
Mr Ndumiso Patrick Jaji, Adv David Unterhalter SC Mr Taswell Deveril Papier
Grahamstown Local Division of the Adv Cornelius Jacobus Van Der Mr Mushtak Kassim Parker
Eastern Cape Division of the High Westhuizen SC Adv Mark Louis Sher SC; and
Court. Mr Eduard Derek Wille
Mr Mbulelo Stanford Jolwana, Mthatha
Local Division of the Eastern Cape
Wishing all the new Judges well in their
Division of the High Court. new roles!
THE JUDICIARY | 16Disclosure of Judges’
Registrable Interests
The law requiring Judges to disclose their registrable
interests came into effect in 2014. In terms of this
law, Judges are required to disclose their interests to Newly appointed judges must disclose their interests
the Registrar of Judge’s Interests (the Registrar) within 30 days of appointment. Judges who are
located at the Headquarters of the Office of the Chief already in active service are required to inform the
Justice. The Registrar is the custodian of the Register Registrar in writing whether the interests previously
of Judge’s Registrable Interests (the Register). disclosed remain unchanged, and make amendments
or additional disclosures where necessary.
The Registrar in turn is required to enter the disclosed
information into the Register and furnish Judges with For further information, please contact:
copies of entries so captured. The Registrar is
required to maintain and update the Register and to Mr Phethuvuyo Gagai
make it available upon request for inspection by Registrar of Judges’ Registrable Interests
members of the public and the media. The Office of the Chief Justice
Office No: (010) 493 2579
So what are Judges required to disclose? Cell No: (072) 735 1769
Judges are required to disclose the following:
Immovable property, including immovable
property outside South Africa.
Shares and other financial interests in
companies and other corporate entities.
Directorships, businesses or financial
interests in any business enterprise or any
legal entity.
Any royalties received for legal books written
or edited by the Judge.
Gifts, other than a gift received from an
immediate family member, with a value of
more than R1500.00 or gifts received from a
single source with a cumulative value of
more than R1500.00 in a calendar year, and
including hospitality intended as such.
Any other financial income not derived from
the holding of judicial office.
THE JUDICIARY | 17OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE
ROBING ROOM
IN THE GAUTENG LOCAL DIVISION, JOHANNESBURG
The Johannesburg Society of
Advocates (JSA) has officially
launched the long awaited Robing
Room in the Gauteng Local Division
Johannesburg on 31 October 2017.
The launch was attended by senior
and junior members of the Bar.
Judge President Mlambo graced the
occasion together with Deputy
Judge President Mojapelo and other
members of the Judiciary.
Advocate Rusty Mogagabe (Chair of
the JSA) stated that the need for a
Robing Room came about by virtue
of a realisation that members were
robing in the streets, in the parking The newly launched robing rooms at the Gauteng Local Division.
lots and corridors of the court
building. This was demeaning and
an indignity to the advocates’
practice.
In order to restore the dignity,
stature and respect of our
practitioners, the JSA made funds
available for the construction of the
Robing Room consisting of more
than 100 classy and high quality
lockers for use by practitioners.
Mojapelo DJP, speaking on behalf of
the Judiciary, lauded the
construction adding that members
should not only regard it as merely a
facility for robing, but more
importantly as their “home” for
practising their craft in pursuit of the Adv. Rusty Mogagabe addressing practitioners at the launch.
administration of justice.
THE JUDICIARY | 18Superior Courts Contact
Information
Constitutional Court Supreme Court of Appeal Gauteng Division, Pretoria
Tel: +27 11 359 7400 Tel: +27 51 412 7400 Tel: 012 315 7711
Fax: +27 11 339 5098 Fax: +27 51 412 7449 Fax: 012 326 1995
Private Bag x 1 Constitutional Hill Braamfontein PO Box 258, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9300
2017 Cnr President Brand & Elizabeth Streets, Private Bag x 67, Pretoria, 0001
1 Hospital Road, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, 9300 Cnr Paul Kruger & Madiba Streets, Pretoria, 0002
2017 GPS: E 26.21675; S -29.11563 GPS: E 28.18784; S -25.7449
GPS: E 28.04336; S -26.1882
Registrar: Ms CH Van der Merwe Pretoria High Court Palace of Justice
Registrar: Mr K Makgakga E-mail: ChVandermerwe@justice.gov.za Tel: 012 314 9000
E-mail: Makgakga@concourt.org.za Website: www.justice.gov.za/
Website: www.constitutionalcourt.org.za Chief Registrar: Mr.S.D.Mniki
E-mail: SMniki@justice.gov.za
Free State Division, Bloemfontein
Northern Cape Division, Kimberly
Western Cape Division, Cape Town
Tel: 051 406 8100
Fax: 051 430 7041 Tel: 053 833 1441
Tel: 021 480 2411/2636
Fax: 053 831 1320
Fax: 021 423 0412
Private Bag x 20612, Bloemfontein, 9300
cnr Fountain & Pres Brand Street, Private Bag x 5043, Kimberley, 8300
Private Bag x 9020, Cape Town, 8000
Bloemfontein, 9300 Sol Plaatje Drive, Kimberley, 8301
35 Keerom Street, Cape Town, 8001
GPS: E 26.21739; S -29.11858 GPS: E 24.76783; S -28.74564
GPS: E 18.41752; S -33.925
Chief Registrar: Mr S Mapossa Registrar: Mr C Conradie
Chief Registrar: Ms Ruanne David
E-mail: SMapossa@justice.gov.za E-mail: CConradie@justice.gov.za
E-mail: RDavid@judiciary.org.za
Limpopo Division, Polokwane
KwaZulu-Natal Division, Durban Mpumalanga Division, Nelspruit
Polokwane Circuit Court
Tel: 031 362 5800 Tel: 013 345 8211
Tel: 015 230 4000 Fax: 031 305 4550 Fax: 033 345 3815
Fax: 015 230 4200
Private Bag x 54314, Durban, 4000 Private Bag x 9014, Pietermartizburg, 3200
Private Bag x9696, Polokwane, 0700 12 Dullah Omar (Masonic) Grove, Durban, 301 Church Street, Pietermarizburg, 3200
36 Biccard and Bodenstein Street, 4001 GPS: E 30.3805; S -29.599
Polokwane, 0700 GPS: E 31.01921; S -29.86172
Chief Registrar: Mr M Seloana
Chief Registrar: Ms M Phaswane Acting Chief Registrar: E-mail: MSeloana@judiciary.org.za
E-mail: mophaswane@justice.gov.za Ms Tanisa Mahomed-Hanif
E-mail: tmahomed-hanif@judiciary.org.za
Labour and Labour Appeal Court Johannesburg
Land Claims Court National Office address:
Tel: 011 359 5700
Fax: 011 403 9328 Tel: 011 781 2291 188 14th ROAD
Email: Labourcourts@judiciary.org.za Fax: 011 781 2217 / 2218 Noordwyk
Private Bag X10060, Randburg 2125 Midrand
Private Bag x52, Braamfontein, 2017 Trust Bank Centre, Randburg Mall, Corner of 1685
Arbour Square Building, 6th and 7th Floor Hill Street and Kent Avenue, Randburg, 2194
c/o Juta & Melle Street GPS: E 28.00083; S -26.09232 Switchboard number
Braamfontein, 2001 010 493 2500
Registrar: Mr Stephen Cindi
Registrar: Ms F.N Ntuli Email: SCindi@judiciary.org.za
E-mail: FNtuli@judiciary.org.za Website: www.justice.gov.za
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