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In a bid to secure another term, Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema is controlling the judiciary, tampering with legislation and limiting activities by the opposition ahead of next year’s elections. Photo: Supplied

Zambia’s 2026 election: How Hichilema is tilting the playing field against opponents

As President Hakainde Hichilema lays his groundwork for Zambia’s 2026 election, a disputed outcome appears almost inevitable

Eastern Cape judge president Selby Mbenenge. (Office of the Chief Justice/ S Lioners)

Will judiciary sexual harassment policy change court culture?

While regarded as a bold step, questions remained about whether judges and magistrates will embrace its implementation

The policy prohibits consensual sexual intimacy in court buildings and discourages romantic relationships between members of the judiciary.

Judges must deserve respect and trust

Any belief that the legal system is run on corruption is liable to become a self-fulfilling prophecy

A fine balance: The apex court bench needs broadly to reflect the population. Photo: Madelene Cronjé

‘White’ elephants haunt the minds of some JSC members

Striving for racial representivity does not mean there can never be a white judge on the apex court bench again

Odd: ANC secretary general Ace Magashule (right) expects the courts to set aside his suspension but confirm that his suspension of President Cyril Ramaphosa is lawful.  (Felix Dlangamandla/Gallo Images/Netwerk24)

Litigation lust not the only way to resolve disputes

Courts do have a crucial role in political cases but alternative dispute resolution mechanisms should be considered

Arthur Fraser, as director general of the State Security Agency (SSA), personally signed off on payments of R20-million to the African News Agency (ANA) as part of a covert operation code-named “Project Wave” to co-opt the media during the last years of the Zuma era. (Jaco Marais/Netwerk24/Gallo)

Zondo commission: Fraser personally signed off on SSA payments to ANA

Journalists who received payments from the state security agency will be named only once the Zondo commission has notified them in writing

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal on Monday began hearing two misconduct complaints against Western Cape high court judge Mushtak Parker. (Judges Matter)

Western Cape judges refuse to share a bench with one of their own

Ten judges say that, in the dispute between the Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe and his deputy Patricia Goliath, their colleague has shown a serious lack of integrity

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EDITORIAL: Justice must be seen to be done – in court not online

Judges should expect their judgments to be robustly debated, trashed even if it is warranted

Court torture ruling shows up Mogoeng’s true colours

Acting Concourt judges appointments boast a female majority

Three acting Constitutional Court judges have been appointed, with women in the majority.

Judge Edwin Cameron has made a tremendous positive impact on the lives of many in South Africa and this is reflected by people’s own accounts of their experiences of him. (Madelene Cronje/M&G)

Judge Cameron takes us into his confidence with memoir

Justice: A Personal Account, by Edwin Cameron (Tafelberg).

Murphy’s law: Courts must be courageous

Judges have a duty to review decisions not to prosecute – even in potentially contentious cases, writes Richard Calland.

How to save energy in your business

Deciding who is the best at energy efficiency

Here are the eta Awards judges’ credentials.

Meet the judging panel

Brief profiles of judges of Greening the Future Awards 2013.

Banking on a better future

Financial institutions can play a vital role in ensuring a better environment.

Justice Mandisa Maya has declined a third nomination.

JSC: A few good women needed

The public is entitled to know more about the reasons behind judicial appointments, writes Adila Hassim.

The judges for 2011

The panel of judges for 2011.

Our future in good hands

2010 judges’ panel.

New judges announced by Zuma

President Jacob Zuma announced the appointment of 14 judges to various courts across the country on Wednesday.

Justice in a firestorm

US Supreme Court chief justice, Margaret H Marshall, tackles SA judiciary’s independence in this extract from the Bram Fischer Memorial Lecture.

Judges must show ‘n tell

From next year judges will be expected to disclose all their financial interests — as politicians are required to do.