Judges and magistrates endorse reforms aimed at creating a single, independent judiciary, including shifting magistrate’s court administration to the office of the chief justice

Judges and magistrates endorse reforms aimed at creating a single, independent judiciary, including shifting magistrate’s court administration to the office of the chief justice

Following the 2026 Judiciary Conference in Durban, South African judicial officers are calling for a unified judicial system that integrates magistrates into the Chief Justice's…

After the 2026 Judiciary Conference, magistrates are rallying for a significant shift to the Office of Chief Justice, aiming to secure greater independence and improved working…