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The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge is continuing with the cross-examination of Judges' Secretary, Andiswa Mengo. Counsel for Mbenenge, Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane has focused on what they describe as Mengo's "omissions", in her complaint against the top judge. Mengo is accusing Mbenenge of sexual harassment during the period of June 2021 and November 2022. Sikhakhane went through her various responses that are not recorded in her initial statement... For more we are joined on the line by our reporter Canny Maphanga

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal tasked with probing sexual harassment allegations against Judge President Selby Mbenenge continues to cross-examine complainant, Judges' Secretary, Andiswa Mengo. Mengo has accused Mbenenge of sexual harassment in the form of in-person interaction and electronic communication. She now faces tough questions from Mbenenge's counsel, Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane. Mengo is being questioned on evidence, which the respondent's counsel perceives to contradict the contention that the advances were unwanted. Sakina Kamwendo spoker to SABC reporter Canny Maphanga...

Secretary to Judge President Selby Mbenenge; Andiswa Mengo has testified that she was NOT in a romantic relationship with Judge President Selby Mbenenge nor did she ever consent to the alleged conduct by the top Judge. The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge continues to hear evidence from the complainant Andiswa Mengo. Mengo has accused Mbenenge of sexual harassment in the form of in-person interaction and electronic interaction between June 2021 to November 2022. Mengo says that prior to lodging a formal complaint, she proposed a roundtable with other Judges to address the Judge President and stop the alleged advances and seek the Judges' intervention. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Canny Maphanga...

Day five of the Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing the sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge continued on Friday. The judge's secretary, Andiswa Mengo, continued her testimony, saying the judge allegedly sent her a video of his private parts, calling it a python. If Judge Mbenenge is found guilty, he could be impeached from his position as Judge President.

Mbekezeli Benjamin, Researcher at Judges Matters and Kayan Leung, Head Gender Equality Programme at Lawyers for Human Rights about the Judicial Conduct Tribunal inquiry into the alleged misconduct of Judge President Selby Mbenenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against Judge President Selby Mbenenge has sought to understand why the complainant told him to "earn it" in response to his persistent requests for her images. This as the whatsapp message exchanges between the pair were put under the spotlight on the second day of the tribunal. According to the witness, Andiswa Mengo - the interactions which took place between June 2021 and November 2022 via in-person and electronic communication - were unwanted. Mengo spoke through an interpreter when she was probed on her "earn it" response. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Canny Maphanga

Today marks the start of a historic Tribunal—the first of its kind in South Africa—where a Judge President faces allegations of sexual harassment. The Women’s Legal Centre is leading the charge in this case and have stated that they are proud to represent the complainant in this matter. Attorney Chriscy Blouws See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Judicial Conduct Committee has recommended a further probe on impeached Judge President, Dr John Hlophe's complaint against now retired former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. This stems from Hlophe's 2020 complaint against the former Chief Justice where the former alleged, among other things, that the former Chief Justice "conducted himself improperly and unlawfully in the manner in which he handled the complaint against him" by Deputy Judge President Patricia Goliath. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Canny Maphanga. 

On Day 6 of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) interviews, independent legal consultant Chris Oxtoby joins John to discuss the JSC's recommendation of Supreme Court of Appeal Judge Nolwazi Mabindla-Boqwana as the replacement for impeached Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe. They also assess the progress as the JSC continues to interview candidates for four vacancies in the Western Cape High Court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindsay Dentlinger, EWN parliamentary reporter weighs in on JSC interviews taking place today for the appointment of Western Cape Judge President.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is holding interviews for the position of Judge President of the Western Cape High Court. The position has been vacant since the suspension of the last Judge that held that role, Dr John Hlophe. Since then Deputy Judge President, Patricia Goliath has acted in the role. Zoleka Qodashe reports...

Did the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) act lawfully or rationally when it declined the request by the uMkhonto weSizwe party to postpone its interviews. This was the primary question before the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg and one that it will have to make a determination on. The official opposition is seeking a declaratory order that the majority decision by the JSC was unconstitutional.  The JSC is expected to conduct the interviews, which are meant to begin from Monday, to fill vacancies in various superior courts among them the position of Judge President of the Western Cape High Court - a role once held by Hlophe. Zoleka Qodashe reports...

Jad Assaf, Islamic Relief Senior Humanitarian Program Officer based in Beirut speaks to Mike Wills about the plight of thousands of people whose lives have been uprooted by Israels invasion of Lebanon.  Islamic Relief has launched a £10 million emergency appeal to scale up its response to the Lebanon crisis.  https://donate.islamic-relief.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Impeached Western Cape Judge President, John Hlophe is the designated leader for the uMmkhonto weSizwe Party in Parliament. Hlophe has confirmed to SABC News that he will be leading the country's third largest party in the National Assembly. However, the 58 MK members who were scheduled to be sworn in, in the  National Assembly's first sitting last Friday did not attend. This sitting saw the election of the Speaker, Deputy Speaker and the President. The 58 seats allocated to the MK party remain theirs. Hlophe's confirmation that he will lead the party in the National Legislature could signal the imminent swearing in of MK party members. 

The DA Federal Council has unanimously endorsed a resolution affirming the mandate of Federal Leader John Steenhuisen and the party's negotiating team to continue with the process towards the formation of governments at national and provincial levels with hung legislatures to safeguard the Constitution, ensure stability, and generate economic growth.                Gauteng ANC speaks on coalition talks that are still in progress.What next for KZN? Will the MK party take the lead?Expelled uMkhonto Wesizwe Party founder Jabulani Khumalo has filed an application in the Western Cape High Court demanding that he be reinstated to MK Party's parliamentary list. The matter is being heard a day before the first sitting of the National Assembly.Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni will brief media members on successes and give progress on prominent cases. He must reflect on what has been achieved since he was appointed in office 100 days ago.Mandy's book of the week: Sizzlers by Nicole Engelbrecht. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Impeached Western Cape judge president John Hlophe has approached the Constitutional Court to declare his impeachment unconstitutional. This after President Cyril Ramaphosa removed judges Hlophe and Nkola Motata after they were impeached by the National Assembly. Our senior producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Hlophe's legal representative Barnabas Xulu...

Western Cape High Court Judge President John Hlophe removed from office by Radio Islam

Suspended Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe has become the first judge to be impeached in democratic South Africa. The National Assembly in Parliament yesterday voted for his impeachment. 305 MPs voted in favour while 27 others voted against Hlophe's impeachment. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Justice Albie Sachs, renowned anti-apartheid activist and former Constitutional Court judge

The DA's Challenge to ANC's Cadre Deployment Policy Thwarted: Gauteng High Court Dismisses Bid.    The alleged illegal miners accused of robbing motorists on the M1 have not been arrested.   The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will host a handing over ceremony for the mortal remains of Captain Simon Mkhulu Bobe and Lance Corporal Irven Thabang Semono, who died after a mortar bomb landed in the RSA base in Sake, DRC, on February 14 2024.    Analyst outlines what we can expect from today's Budget Speech.   Ahead of the Budget Speech, IEJ states that the government still needs to mobilise the maximum available resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Assembly is set to vote on the proposed impeachment of suspended Judge President John Hlophe and retired judge Nkola Motata this afternoon. This after the Western Cape High Court dismissed an urgent court application for an interim interdict sought by Hlophe, against the voting impeachment process, pending the outcome of the review application he has since submitted at the Constitutional Court.  Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter in Parliament, Abongwe Kobokana.

The Management of the SAPS in Diepsloot appeared before the Gauteng Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety to provide an update on the ongoing efforts to combat violence and crime in the area.The Peter Beale murder trial continues.Judges Matter expresses its deep concern at the Judicial Service Commission's announcement today (15 February 2024) that it will not recommend that Judge Selby Mbenenge, the Judge President of the Eastern Cape High Court, be suspended pending a sexual harassment investigation against him.The DA will brief the media on our readiness for our historic Manifesto Launch on Saturday, 17 February, in Pretoria.SAWS warns South Africans of severe thunderstorms, flooding, damaging waves, and fire danger.Sports Wrap with Tholakele.Spreading good things with Brent Lindeque.GUESTS:Pikkie Greeff - National Secretary - SANDU.Gloria Motsoere, EWN Reporter.Bernadette Wicks, EWN Reporter.Mbekezeli Benjamin, Judges Matter researcher.Alpha Ramushwana, EWN Reporter.Elizabeth Viljoen, SAWs forecaster.Brent Lindeque is the founder of the good things guy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing a Process-oriented IT Company: Insights from Gurmeet Judge, President & CEO, Encompass Solutions On this edition of Business Leaders Radio, host John Ray spoke with Gurmeet Judge, President and CEO of Encompass Solutions, about the crucial role of IT services in small and large businesses. Judge shares his journey from software development into establishing […]

Chris Oxtoby is a research consultant at Freedom Under Law and he joins John to consider the implications of The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services recommendation for the removal from office of former Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe and Judge Nkola Motata due to their guilty verdicts of gross misconduct.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion nearly a year ago, Ukraine has shocked military experts worldwide with its ability to hold off the larger and better-equipped Russian army. However, there have been concerns in recent weeks by the West that the tide may be turning in Vladimir Putin's favor. Even before Russia's recent gains, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has never stopped emphasizing the need for allies to provide them with necessary military aid and heavy weaponry. This week, after months of hesitancy and debate, both Germany and the United States have agreed to give Ukraine advanced tanks.  Before those nations made their decisions official, guest host Dana Perino spoke with Michael Allen, the founder of Beacon Global Strategies and former Special Assistant for National Security to President George W. Bush.  Allen, a foreign policy expert, discussed how a Ukrainian counteroffensive could put the pressure back on Moscow and why the advanced tanks would be so beneficial to Zelenskyy's military.  He also complained that the Biden administration has failed to make the case to the American people why funding the effort to defeat Russia is so critical.  Later, Perino and Allen discuss the book project he is involved with, Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama, which details the Bush administration's national security and foreign policies through now-declassified documents.  And speaking of classified documents, Allen, who has handled his fair share of them, also weighs in on the ongoing controversies currently surrounding President Biden and former Donald Trump. Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the conversations in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with Michael Allen, the founder of Beacon Global Strategies and former Special Assistant for National Security to President George W. Bush, and hear more about his take on President Biden's Ukraine strategy and what we can learn from past international conflicts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion nearly a year ago, Ukraine has shocked military experts worldwide with its ability to hold off the larger and better-equipped Russian army. However, there have been concerns in recent weeks by the West that the tide may be turning in Vladimir Putin's favor. Even before Russia's recent gains, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has never stopped emphasizing the need for allies to provide them with necessary military aid and heavy weaponry. This week, after months of hesitancy and debate, both Germany and the United States have agreed to give Ukraine advanced tanks.  Before those nations made their decisions official, guest host Dana Perino spoke with Michael Allen, the founder of Beacon Global Strategies and former Special Assistant for National Security to President George W. Bush.  Allen, a foreign policy expert, discussed how a Ukrainian counteroffensive could put the pressure back on Moscow and why the advanced tanks would be so beneficial to Zelenskyy's military.  He also complained that the Biden administration has failed to make the case to the American people why funding the effort to defeat Russia is so critical.  Later, Perino and Allen discuss the book project he is involved with, Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama, which details the Bush administration's national security and foreign policies through now-declassified documents.  And speaking of classified documents, Allen, who has handled his fair share of them, also weighs in on the ongoing controversies currently surrounding President Biden and former Donald Trump. Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the conversations in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with Michael Allen, the founder of Beacon Global Strategies and former Special Assistant for National Security to President George W. Bush, and hear more about his take on President Biden's Ukraine strategy and what we can learn from past international conflicts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion nearly a year ago, Ukraine has shocked military experts worldwide with its ability to hold off the larger and better-equipped Russian army. However, there have been concerns in recent weeks by the West that the tide may be turning in Vladimir Putin's favor. Even before Russia's recent gains, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has never stopped emphasizing the need for allies to provide them with necessary military aid and heavy weaponry. This week, after months of hesitancy and debate, both Germany and the United States have agreed to give Ukraine advanced tanks.  Before those nations made their decisions official, guest host Dana Perino spoke with Michael Allen, the founder of Beacon Global Strategies and former Special Assistant for National Security to President George W. Bush.  Allen, a foreign policy expert, discussed how a Ukrainian counteroffensive could put the pressure back on Moscow and why the advanced tanks would be so beneficial to Zelenskyy's military.  He also complained that the Biden administration has failed to make the case to the American people why funding the effort to defeat Russia is so critical.  Later, Perino and Allen discuss the book project he is involved with, Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama, which details the Bush administration's national security and foreign policies through now-declassified documents.  And speaking of classified documents, Allen, who has handled his fair share of them, also weighs in on the ongoing controversies currently surrounding President Biden and former Donald Trump. Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the conversations in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with Michael Allen, the founder of Beacon Global Strategies and former Special Assistant for National Security to President George W. Bush, and hear more about his take on President Biden's Ukraine strategy and what we can learn from past international conflicts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Wills speaks to Mbekezeli Benjamin, a researcher at Judges Matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clarence speaks to Alison Tilley Head at Judges Matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Karyn Maughan | Legal Journalist at News24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Judge President, John Hlophe with immediate effect.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe from his duties pending a decision of the National Assembly. The Presidency in a statement said the decision was based on advice from the Judicial Service Commission. "In order to ensure continuity and stability in the work of the divisional high court, the suspension which is in effect immediately, is on condition that Judge President Hlophe completes all part-heard matters and reserved judgments."

On Monday, the Western Cape High Court ordered that Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) provide Toto Investment Holdings with all confidential documents pertaining to their decision to sell a 51% stake of South African Airways (SAA). But the court turned down Toto's application to halt the sale of shares of SAA, punishing it with costs. Judge Nathan Erasmus ordered that Gordhan and the DPE provide a non-confidential record and a confidential one and that all parties in the litigation be bound by confidentiality agreements. Toto Investment Holdings, an unsuccessful bidder for some of the assets of SAA, has launched an application to have the sale to Takatso's parent company Harith set aside. This application is to be heard at the end of January 2023. In terms of the uniform rules of court, Gordhan and DPE were compelled to provide the record of decision for the transaction. But only a part of the record was handed over to Toto, as Gordhan and his department argued that crucial parts of it could not be disclosed due to commercial sensitivity. They said that some records must remain confidential. Erasmus ordered that for purposes of the case management of the January hearing, these records must be disclosed within 20 days of Monday's order. They will remain confidential and only parties to the litigation may be present in court when they are aired. Monday's order followed an urgent application by Toto last Wednesday to force Gordhan to provide the record. The applicants also asked the court to interdict the sale of shares to Takatso. Erasmus dismissed the application with costs on several grounds. Among the reasons was that Toto could have applied for an interdict last year when the sale was first announced, but opted not to. Toto had also failed to join Takatso as a party, citing instead its parent company Harith as a respondent. Despite the dismissal, Erasmus said that he had the "obligation and authority" to ensure that the process was appropriately managed, leading up to hearing of the main application in January. With the approval of the Judge President of the Western Cape High Court, Erasmus said he would case manage the matter, the first step of which was to regulate the furnishing of confidential documentation under a confidentiality regime.

The Judicial Conduct Appeals Committee has ruled that a Tribunal should be established to investigate allegations made against Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe by Deputy Judge President in the Province Patricia Goliath. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Researcher and advocacy officer at Judges Matter, Mbekezeli Benjamin

Guest: Karyn Maughan Legal JournalistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Chris Oxtoby,  a senior researcher from the Public Law Department at UCTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Karyn Maughan Legal Journalist Judge Piet Koen postponed the arms deal matter to August today in anticipation that Judge Maya would have decided The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) reconsidered application by then. Expert Legal Journalist Karyn Maughan joins John to explain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: MbekezeliBenjamin, Researcher Organisation for Judges Matter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western Cape High Court Judge President John Hlophe's application to review and set aside the decision of the Judicial Service Commission for his impeachment by parliament has been dismissed  by the South Gauteng High Court. This comes after the Judicial Services Commission resolved last August, by a majority of eight members against four, to endorse the decision of the Judicial Conduct Tribunal that Hlophe should face impeachment by parliament for committing gross misconduct. This follows a complaint by judges of the Constitutional Court that Hlophe had attempted to  influence Justices Chris Jafta and  Bess Nkabinde in 2008 in a matter involving former president Jacob Zuma. Udo Carelse spoke to SABC parliamentary correspondent, Mercedes Bessent

Daryl Dingley, head of Webber Wentzel's Competition team, hosted the Honourable Judge Dennis Davis to discuss recent competition law developments in South Africa for the latest podcast in the Webber Wentzel Legal Insights series. Judge Davis is uniquely placed to speak to these developments as the former Judge President of the Competition Appeal Court (CAC) and given his involvement in drafting the Constitution and the Competition Act.

Daryl Dingley, head of Webber Wentzel's Competition team, hosted the Honourable Judge Dennis Davis to discuss recent competition law developments in South Africa for the latest podcast in the Webber Wentzel Legal Insights series. Judge Davis is uniquely placed to speak to these developments as the former Judge President of the Competition Appeal Court (CAC) and given his involvement in drafting the Constitution and the Competition Act.

The Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC) says the Judicial Service Commission is attempting to misuse the constitutional power in the process of appointing a Chief Justice. The JSC has recommended that President Cyril Ramaphosa should appoint the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal Mandisa Maya to be the next Chief Justice. The other three candidates who were interviewed were Acting Chief Justice  Raymond Zondo, Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, and Judge President of the Gauteng High Court Division, Dunstan Mlambo. Meanwhile, the Helen Suzman Foundation has raised objections to the manner in which the process of interviewing the four judges was conducted. For further details, here is legal councillor at the Helen Suzman Foundation, Anton Van Dalsen

Chief Justice nominee Dunstan Mlambo has denied allegations of sexual harassment against him. He describes it as a poisonous rumour. Mlambo faced these questions during his interview by the Judicial Service Commission for the top position in the constitutional court. The Judge President of the Gauteng High Court Division also pleaded with the JSC to warn a candidate ahead of the interview -  when there are serious allegations against the person. For a look at what has transpired all week, here is Mbekezeli Benjamin researcher and advocacy officer for the organisation Judges Matter

The Judicial Service Commission is expected to begin its long-awaited interviews for the position of the country's new Chief Justice. The interviews will take place in Sandton in Johannesburg, where four candidates will be interviewed publicly, until Friday. The candidates are Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, Supreme Court of Appeal President Mandisa Maya, and Judge President of the Gauteng High Court Division, Dunstan Mlambo. For more on this, here is Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter, Mbekezeli Benjamin

Freedom Under Law says there is not a huge concern surrounding the decision by the Constitutional Court asking former President Jacob Zuma to propose an appropriate sentence if he is found guilty of contempt of court. Zuma’s lawyer Eric Mabuza on Friday confirmed that Zuma had received the letter that News24 said was from Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.

A Judicial Conduct Tribunal has unanimously found that Western Cape judge president John Hlophe improperly attempted to influence two judges of the Constitutional Court. The report has now been submitted to the chairperson of the Judicial Services Commission which will determine his fate. The complaint against Hlophe was lodged by eleven Constitutional Court judges thirteen years ago, after judges Bess Nkabinda and Chris Jafta complained that he had improperly attempted to influence the outcome of a matter in favour of former president Jacob Zuma

Freedom Under Law has called for the suspension of Western Cape judge president John Hlophe, pending the conclusion of the proceedings for his removal from office. The organisation’s chairperson, retired Justice Johann Kriegler was speaking to Radio Islam on Tuesday.

Evidence leader, Advocate Ivy Thenga. says there's strong evidence that Western Cape Judge President, John Hlophe, had tried to influence Constitutional Court judges to rule in favour of former president Jacob Zuma in a matter before the court 12 years ago. Thenga was one of the lawyers to make their closing arguments at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing gross misconduct charges against Hlophe. The tribunal, which was held in Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg, concluded its hearings on Friday. The charge against Hlophe stems from separate meetings he held with Justices Bess Nkabinde and Chris Jafta in 2008. Hlophe's defence team says he has no case to answer. Wisani Makhubele reports....

Western Cape Judge President, John Hlophe, has again disputed claims that meetings he had with Constitutional Court judges were meant to influence them to rule in former President Jacob Zuma's favour in a matter before them in 2008. Hlophe was testifying at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal underway in Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg. The tribunal is hearing charges of gross misconduct levelled against him. He's accused of trying to influence Justices Bess Nkabinde and Chris Jafta when he met them individually on different dates 12 years ago.

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Beaver County Judge President Richard Mancini joins Larry and Kevin to discuss how the closure of the Beaver County Courthouse affects the region. Only emergency custody, emergency divorce motions, emergency guardianship motions, etc. will be heard. 

Convicted ANC councillor Andile Lungisa has been granted ten thousand rand bail, by the Port Elizabeth Magistrates court, pending his petition to the Judge President at the Grahamstown High Court. Lungisa was sentenced to three years imprisonment, of which one year was suspended. His defence has filed a petition to the Judge President on both his conviction and sentence. Olwethu Matsipane reports.

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The High Court in Pretoria has reserved judgement in the matter where Corruption Watch and Freedom Under Law are challenging former NPA Mxolisi Nxasana's R17 million golden handshake. Nxasana's lawyers are arguing that he was forced out of office and he wants his job back. After listening for arguments since Monday, the full bench led by Judge President, Dunstan Mlambo, asked the disputing parties to submit to his office possible written solution to the matter not later than this coming Thursday. Mlambo says those submissions will assist the court to arrive at a satisfactory verdict. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter, Neo Makwiting.

This week we are joined by South Africa’s first female Judge President of the Supreme Court of Appeal, Justice Mandisa Maya. We discuss her role and intent to diversify the bench to ensure that women are adequately represented in the South African judiciary. Justice Maya raises concerns that globally women still do not receive equal treatment in the work place, particularly in regard to pay and position, even if they are more qualified than their male counterparts. She mentions that legislation in South Africa, like the Employment Equity Act, exists to counter these types of injustices and emphasizes that people must use the courts for vindication. Women need to become more visible in the workplace and their contributions must be acknowledged; and those in positions of authority have a duty to uplift other women. Tune in for more…

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This week we are joined by Judge Monica Leeuw, the first female appointed Judge President in South Africa, who currently occupies the role of Judge President of North-West High Court in South Africa. Judge Leeuw highlights some of her responsibilities as Judge President, she expresses her wish that people across the breadth of the country have access to justice and that cases in the court system are finalized expeditiously. Additionally Judge Leeuw reflects on her starting point in the legal field, recalling her time in university as a young law student, when there were just two women in her class studying law and the difficulty thereafter for women to secure positions for articles. Subsequently through the development of South Africa’s legal system and the formation of the new constitution women are no longer hampered by prejudicial constraints. Legislation promotes equal rights and the empowerment of women. But in order for women to advance further they need to empower and support one another. Tune in for more…

This week we are joined by Judge Mahube Betty Molemela, the first female Judge President of the Free State High Court of South Africa. Judge Molemela describes her role as Judge President and the independence of the South African judiciary to deliver quality justice. Gender ratios in the legal system, like most sectors in society, are not at parity levels. To a large extent this stems from a history of patriarchy as well as apartheid which precluded women. Today women have many more career opportunities, partly attributed to legislation and the efforts of their female predecessors who have paved the way for equal opportunity. Despite this, women the world over are still underrepresented in key positions and the number of females occupying leadership roles is not where it should be, however progress is being made and gender transformation must continue to advance. Tune in for more…

EFF criticises Judge President John Hlophe for his failure to allocate a date for the party's urgent application for an interdict against a contempt of Parliament finding against 20 of its MPs.