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Such traditions that are culturally embedded in the white, male, Afrikaans culture and history, which are the basis of the Nagligte traditions, do not foster inclusion of other groups that must now form the new majority of the SU student body. Wilgenhoffers do not seem to appreciate the negative impact of their culture and rituals on the personal rights of certain individuals. This is because they elevate belonging to the Wilgenhof group above the rights of the individual.

Report of independent panel on abuses in Wilgenhof men's residence, University of Stellenbosch
20 April 2011

JSC announcement on judicial appointments

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REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION

PRESS RELEASE

20 April 2011

JSC Media – 1

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has concluded interviews of Judges to fill vacancies in the Bench

During the period 04-12 April 2011, the Judicial Service Commission conducted interviews at the Cape Town International Convention Centre for the various vacant judges’ positions in the Supreme Court of Appeal, Competition Appeal Court, Electoral Court and the various divisions of the High Court.  There were 31 candidates that were shortlisted and interviewed by the JSC and following the conclusion of the interviews, the JSC has presented the following recommendations to the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Jacob Zuma:

VACANCY

COURT

RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES
Two positions for Judges of Appeal Supreme Court of Appeal Judge M J D Wallis

The JSC was unable to recommend a candidate to fill the other vacancy.

VACANCY

COURT

RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE
One position for a Judge of Appeal Competition Appeal Court Judge D H Zondi

VACANCY

COURT

RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE
Two positions for Judges Electoral Court Adv M M Mthembu

The JSC was unable to recommend a candidate to fill the other vacancy.

KWAZULU-NATAL

VACANCY

COURT

RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES
Three positions for Judges KwaZulu-Natal High Court
  1. Acting Judge Y T Mbatha
  2. Adv J A Ploos Van Amstel SC

The JSC was unable to recommend a candidate to fill the other vacancy.

NORTHERN CAPE

VACANCY

COURT

RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE
One position for a Judge. Northern Cape High Court Acting Judge M V Phatshoane

GAUTENG

VACANCY

COURT

RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES
Six positions for Judges North and South Gauteng High Court
  1. Acting Judge N J Kollapen
  2. Adv J W Louw SC
  3. Mr N D Tshabalala
  4. Adv S E Weiner SC

The JSC was unable to recommend candidates for the other two vacancies.

WESTERN CAPE

VACANCY

COURT

RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES
Three positions for Judges Western Cape High Court Acting Judge R C A Henney

The JSC was unable to recommend candidates to fill the two other vacancies.

The Chairperson of the JSC, Chief Justice Ngcobo expressed his satisfaction with the professionalism and dedication displayed by the JSC Commissioners in dealing with the interviews of the Judges. The JSC Commissioners have ensured that the process of interviewing the Judges is done in a dignified manner with great appreciation to the real needs of the Judiciary.

The JSC reiterates its concern about the number of women candidates making themselves available for judicial positions.  This concern is illustrated by the fact that of the 31 candidates that were shortlisted for the vacant positions, only 9 were women. Of the 9 women interviewed by the JSC, there are only 3 women recommended to the President for appointment. If the JSC were to fulfil its constitutional mandate bestowed on it pursuant to the provisions of section 174 (2) of the Constitution, which requires the JSC to give consideration to the need of the judiciary to reflect broadly the racial and gender composition of South Africa when judicial appointments are made, more women and black candidates should make themselves available for these positions.

The JSC was unable to recommend candidates to some of the vacancies in the Supreme Court of Appeal, Electoral Court, KwaZulu-Natal High Court, North and South Gauteng High Court and the Western Cape High Court.  It is envisaged by the JSC that all these positions will be re-advertised and considered in the next sitting of the JSC.

Issued by the JSC

Adv Ntsebeza SC and Mr CP Fourie

Contact details: 082 467 2490 and 082 881 1737

Email:Ntsebeza@mweb.co.za and CPFourie@fsf.co.za

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