Quote of the week
Excluding refugees from the right to work as private security providers simply because they are refugees will inevitably foster a climate of xenophobia which will be harmful to refugees and inconsistent with the overall vision of our Constitution. As a group that is by definition vulnerable, the impact of discrimination of this sort can be damaging in a significant way. In reaching this conclusion it is important to bear in mind that it is not only the social stigma which may result from such discrimination, but also the material impact that it may have on refugees.
Union of Refugee Women and Others v Director, Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority and Others (CCT 39/06) [2006] ZACC 23
JSC announces new judicial appointments
JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION
PRESS RELEASE
20 October 2010
JSC Media – 1
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has concluded interviews of Judges to fill vacancies in the Bench
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has concluded interviews and has presented recommendations to the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Jacob Zuma in respect of the appointment of Judges of Appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal, Deputy Judge President to the KwaZulu-Natal High Court and Judges to the various divisions of the High Courts, as well as the Competition Appeal Court.
The JSC has presented the following recommendations to President Zuma:
| VACANCY | COURT | RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES |
| Three positions for Judges of Appeal | Supreme Court of Appeal |
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KWAZULU-NATAL |
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| VACANCY | COURT | RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE |
| One position for Deputy Judge President | KwaZulu-Natal High Court | Judge C N Patel |
| Two positions for Judges | KwaZulu-Natal High Court |
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| VACANCY | COURT | RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE |
| One position for a Judge of Appeal | Competition Appeal Court | Judge N C Dambuza |
| VACANCY | COURT | RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES |
| Three positions for Judges of Appeal | Labour Appeal Court | The JSC decided not to recommend candidates for these vacancies pending the restructuring of the Labour and Labour Appeal Court. |
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EASTERN CAPE |
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| VACANCY | COURT | RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES |
| Two positions for Judges | Eastern Cape High Court, Bhisho
Eastern Cape High Court, Mthatha |
Adv B Hartle
Acting Judge NG Mjali |
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GAUTENG |
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| VACANCY | COURT | RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES |
| Six positions for Judges | North and South Gauteng High Court |
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LIMPOPO |
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| VACANCY | COURT | RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE |
| One position for a judge | Limpopo High Court | The JSC was unable to recommend any candidate to fill this position. |
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NORTH WEST |
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| VACANCY | COURT | RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE |
| One position for a Judge | North West High Court | Adv N Gutta |
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WESTERN CAPE |
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| VACANCY | COURT | RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES |
| Three positions for Judges | Western Cape High Court | Dr M I Samela
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 could not fill the vacancies in the Labour Appeal Court pending the restructuring of the Labour and Labour Appeal Court. Furthermore, the JSC was unable to recommend candidates to fill the vacant position in the Limpopo High Court, Thohoyandou and the two vacant positions in 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
For more information contact the JSC Spokesperson:
Advocate Dumisa Buhle Ntsebeza SC
Member of the Johannesburg Bar
Tel: +27 11 282 3700
Fax: +27 11 884 8156
Cell: +27 82 467 2490
E-mail: ntsebeza@mweb.co.za
Email Fax: 0866597171
