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Best podcasts about judges matter

Latest podcast episodes about judges matter

The Clement Manyathela Show
The Dialogue – Should civil cases go through mediation before trial to reduce caseload? Guest: Advocate Justin Erasmus, Chair of the Personal Injury Plaintiff Lawyers Association (Pipla), Mbekezeli Benjamin, Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matte

The Clement Manyathela Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 46:18


Thabo Shole-Mashao, standing in for Clement Manyathela, speaks to Advocate Justin Erasmus, Chair of the Personal Injury Plaintiff Lawyers Association (Pipla), Mbekezeli Benjamin, Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter, and McIntosh Polela, Spokesperson for the Road Accident Fund, about the Gauteng High Court's new mediation directive and its implications for civil cases. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live – The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) on 702 https://www.primediaplus.com/station/702 Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/the-clement-manyathela-show/audio-podcasts/the-clement-manyathela-show/ Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/  Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702  702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Weekend View
Search for Deputy Chief Justice reaches climax

The Weekend View

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 12:55


President Cyril Ramaphosa has shortlisted four judges for the vacant Deputy Chief Justice role Dunstan Mlambo, Mahube Molemela, Cagney Musi, and Pule Tlaletsi. He's begun formal consultations with the Judicial Service Commission and political party leaders, as required by the Constitution. The post has been vacant since 1 September 2024 when the then Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya rose to the position of Chief Justice. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Mbekezeli Benjamin, Researcher and advocacy officer at Judges Matter

Radio Islam
Judges Matter Welcomes Push for Mediation in Civil Trials - Judges Matter's Mbekezeli Benjamin

Radio Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 11:12


Judges Matter Welcomes Push for Mediation in Civil Trials - Judges Matter's Mbekezeli Benjamin by Radio Islam

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Update@Noon
"Almost 85% of all civil trial cases are settled in the morning of first day of trial" -Judges Matter on call for mandatory mediation processes

Update@Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 8:45


Judicial organisation, Judges Matter says a new draft directive by Gauteng Judge President, Dunstan Mlambo, will assist in the country's efforts to ensure timeous resolutions to civil trial matters. This comes a week after Mlambo urged parties in civil matters to first undergo mediation processes before the matters are set down for trial. The judge proposed a number of drastic measures as the judicial system battles to find judges to preside over the mountain of case backlog in the country. With Gauteng being the largest and busiest high court division in the country, Judges Matter says the initiative will benefit South Africans in pursuit of justice. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Legal Researcher at Judges Matter, Mbekezeli Benjamin...

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto
Why do we need judicial tribunals, and how do they work?

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 5:44


Lester Kiewit speaks to Mbekezeli Benjamin, research and advocacy officer at Judges Matter, about how judicial conduct tribunals are formed, and how they work. This comes as two senior members of the judiciary find themselves before separate tribunals on various charges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
JCT's controversial in - camera hearings: The case against Judge Mbenenge

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 9:14


Mbekezeli Benjamin, Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter, joins John Maytham to discuss the Judicial Conduct Tribunal’s decision to hold partially public and partially closed hearings in the sexual harassment case against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Take SA
SIU goes after a company linked to former ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe

First Take SA

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 6:30


The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order against Groen Mintirho, a company linked to former ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe. The order is part of an investigation into alleged procurement irregularities involving the company, the Department of Agriculture, and the City of Ekurhuleni. The SIU is probing the purchase of 200 three-wheeler vehicles, worth R27.6 million, for a waste management project. Investigators have uncovered irregularities surrounding the tender, prompting the SIU to seek its nullification and the recovery of funds from Groen Mintirho. To elaborate on the preservation order and its bearing on Pule Mabe's criminal case, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mbekezeli Benjamin, Researcher and Advocacy officer at Judges Matter...

Radio Islam
Judges matter calls for the EFF's Mkhwebane to be investigated for racial slurs

Radio Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 12:49


Judges matter calls for the EFF's Mkhwebane to be investigated for racial slurs by Radio Islam

The Clement Manyathela Show
MK Party asks Chief Justice to postpone the JSC interviews Hlophe matter

The Clement Manyathela Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 12:16


  Clement Manyathela speaks to Mbekezeli Benjamin, a Researcher at Judges Matter and Nhlamulo Ndlela, Spokesperson of the MK Party following  the party's request for the  chief justice to postpone the JSC interviews until there is a final court ruling on Dr John Hlophe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto
Court bars Hlophe from JSC hearings

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 4:44


Lester Kiewit speaks to Mbekezeli Benjamin, research and advocacy officer at Judges Matter, about the Western Cape High Court finding that Dr John Hlophe is interdicted from taking up a seat in the upcoming Judicial Service Commission meeting in October 2024, pending a full review of the National Assembly's decision to designate him as a parliamentary representative on the JSC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Update@Noon
Johannesburg High Court buckles under heavy case backlog with cases waiting 5 years to reach trial

Update@Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 7:44


The Deputy Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Aubrey Ledwaba has pointed to concerning delays in the flow of court cases in the city of Johannesburg, with the earliest available trial dates in the Johannesburg High Court being as far away as October 2029. Ledwaba was speaking on the case flow turnaround times for matters in Johannesburg as at the 31st of August 2024, which indicates that those seeking to access justice are often forced to wait almost 5 years in order for their cases to get to trial. Sakina Kamwendo spoke Researcher and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter, Mbekezeli Benjamin... 

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
What will President Ramaphosa decide to do with his VBS implicated justice minister?

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 8:35


Alison Tilley, Coordinator at Judges Matter weighs in on the pressure around President Ramaphosa to make a decision on the future of Justice Minister Thembi Simelane over her loan with a VBS implicated looter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto
Justice on hold: Legal matters await trial in an unreasonably long queue

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 7:29


Lester Kiewit and Mbekezeli Benjamin, a human rights lawyer and Research and Advocacy Officer for Judges Matter, delve into the alarming consequences of South Africa's judicial crisis, where a severe shortage of judges has led to crippling delays in the justice system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto
Ramaphosa appoints Mandisa Maya as Chief Justice

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 3:46


Lester Kiewit speaks to Mbekezeli Benjamin, research and advocacy officer at Judges Matter, about what the country can expect from the newly appointed Chief Justice, Mandisa Maya.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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First Take SA
Proposals to reduce the number of languages for court interpreters

First Take SA

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 9:04


The Department of Justice is proposing a change to reduce the number of languages for which court interpreters are provided, limiting services to the 12 official languages, French, and Portuguese. This decision follows the department's expenditure of nearly R176 million on interpretation services for foreigners who claimed they did not understand English or any other local language over the past three financial years. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Mbekezeli Benjamin a research and advocacy officer at Judges Matter

BizNews Radio
Legal challenge to MK MP Hlophe's JSC appointment …

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 11:09


There has been outrage in some circles over the National Assembly's decision to designate as members of the Judicial Service Commission and Magistrates Commission, MPs “who have previously been found guilty of misconduct or have been criticised by courts for ethical breaches, such as Dr John Hlophe and Ms Faith Muthambi”. In this interview with BizNews, Mbekezeli Benjamin of Judges Matter says: “So for us, it is ironic and it is really inappropriate for the people who are scrutinising lawyers to be judges and magistrates are themselves unethical or have been found to have been unethical. Parliament as a body was supposed to be careful and thoughtful in who it puts forward, especially when there are findings by the Judicial Service Commission that said that Dr. Hlophe was guilty of gross misconduct, which is the worst form of misconduct that a person holding judicial office can be found guilty of. They completely ignored those findings and they said he's suitable to sit on the JSC. So that is the argument that has been made and that case is being filed by the Freedom Under Law NGO.”

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The Clement Manyathela Show
Opposition over impeached John Hlophe nomination to the JSC

The Clement Manyathela Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 17:07


  Tshidi Madia in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Mbekezeli Benjamin, a researcher at Judges Matter about their opposition to Dr John Hlophe's nomination to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener
When will Gauteng Premier Panyaza announce his cabinet?

The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 43:17


Firearm crime and policing policy should top the new SA police minister's agenda.South Africa's police service needs renewal and clear direction, and the ISS is ready to assist Minister Senzo Mchunu.Outa to provide input on holding the executive to account in parliament.Judges Matter calls on Parliament to select only the best MPs to be part of the Judicial Service Commission and Magistrates Commission.EXCLUSIVE | Portuguese butchery owners targeted in Gauteng kidnappingsPortuguese butchery owners and their staff are being targeted in a spate of abductions in Gauteng.Gauteng Health Department warns the public that there will be delays as the NHLS was hit by a security breach.Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will announce his match-day squad for the first two test matches against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. He will roll out the big guns for the game against the second-ranked nation in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto
Could disgraced John Hlophe end up on the Judicial Service Commission?

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 9:49


Lester Kiewit speaks to Mbekezeli Benjamin, research and advocacy officer at Judges Matter, about the likelihood and consequences of disgraced judge John Hlophe, who is being sworn in as an MK Party MP, becoming eligible for a position on the Judicial Service Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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First Take SA
Newly formed MK Party threatens to boycott first sitting of Parliament

First Take SA

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 6:34


The MK party is threatening to boycott the first sitting of Parliament amidst allegations of electoral irregularities. Former President Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe party is disputing the IEC's election results - this despite taking EFF's third spot nationally. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Advocacy officer at Judges Matter, Mbekezeli Benjamin

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
David Unterhalter becoming a judge at the SCA

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 10:15


Mbekezeli Benjamin is a researcher with Judges Matter and joins John Maytham to comment on the appointment of David Unterhalter as judge to the SCA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Take SA
JSC's focus shifts to its single contender for the role of Chief Justice

First Take SA

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 6:51


After a full day of interviews at the Supreme Court of Appeal yesterday, the focus for the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) today will be the single contender for the role of Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya. This comes as the current Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo, is set to step down in August, marking the end of his 12-year term with the Constitutional Court. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Advocacy officer at Judges Matter, Mbekezeli Benjamin

The Weekend View
Concourt's dismissal of Zuma recusal application affirms judicial independence: Analyst

The Weekend View

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 8:59


The Constitutional Court YESTERDAY dismissed former president Jacob Zuma's recusal application. The court did not give reasons for its dismissal, but they are expected to provide these in their written ruling on this case. Zuma had argued that six judges of the Constitutional Court that sent him to prison in the first place should not be involved in the current matter of his eligibility to participate in elections saying they can't act as both players and referees. After the dismissal the court then heard an application by the Electoral Commission of South Africa - IEC - to appeal against an Electoral Court ruling that paved the way for Zuma to run for public office. The IEC wants the apex court to appeal against the Electoral Court's ruling overturning the commission's decision to bar Zuma from running for public office due to his 15-month prison sentence in 2021.The IEC disqualified Zuma from running on the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party's ticket as a result of the sentence he received for contempt of court. The Concourt has reserved judgement in the matter.Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Mbekezeli Benjamin, Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto
Thoughts on the Electoral Court

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 7:35


Mbekezeli Benjamin is a researcher at Judges Matter, and joins Lester to speak on his views surrounding the Electoral Court ruling on the eligibility of candidates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
JSC hearings for key judicial posts

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 7:57


Mbekezeli Benjamin is an advocacy manager for Judges Matter, a civil societywatchdog of the judiciary and he brings insight to the decisionmaking processes that will determine the Judicial Service Commission appointment of candidates for key judicial positions this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nuus
Judges Matter sê kandidate moet regstelsel verbeter

Nuus

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 0:19


Judges Matter moedig regslui wat om posisies in hoër howe meeding, om die funksionering van die regstelsel voorop te stel. Die Regterlike Dienskommissie voer tans die eerste onderhoude vir verskeie vakante posisies, insluitend in die Konstitusionele Hof, die Verkiesingshof, die Grondsake-hof en die Hooggeregshof in Noordwes. Die woordvoerder Mbekezeli Benjamin sê daar sal dié week onderhoude gevoer word met bykomende regslui vir nog hoër howe landwyd.

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America Can We Talk w/ Debbie Georgatos
TEXAS GOP Primary: Propositions AND Judges MATTER!;Interview with Darrell Day, Candidate for US Congress, TX CD 32;American Game Changer: Mike Benz Interview with Tucker Carlson;Truckers Boycott NY After Trump Trial 2.20.24

America Can We Talk w/ Debbie Georgatos

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 61:13


TEXAS GOP Primary: Propositions AND Judges MATTER!Interview with Darrell Day, Candidate for US Congress, TX CD 32American Game Changer: Mike Benz  Interview with Tucker CarlsonTruckers Boycott NY After Trump Trial Follow Debbie Georgatos!WEBSITE: http://americacanwetalk.orgFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AmericaCanWeTalkAmerica Can We Talk is a show with a mission — to speak up for the extraordinary and unique greatness of America. I talk about the top issues of the day facing America, often with insightful guests, always from the perspective of furthering that mission, and with the goal to inspire listeners to celebrate and embrace the liberty on which America was founded. #AmericaMatters

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
No black lawyers in a BEE case? The status of advocate briefing equity

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 9:07


Mbekezeli Benjamin is a Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter and he joins us to consider the question posed by The Black Lawyers Association, ‘Why there were no black lawyers involved in a case about black economic empowerment (BEE)?'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Take SA
Independent panel appointed to oversee impeachment proceedings against Commissioner of Gender Equality Commission

First Take SA

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 3:53


Parliament has appointed an Independent panel to consider impeachment proceedings against Mbuyiselo Botha as Commissioner of the Gender Equality Commission. The panel of three will be chaired by Advocate William Mokhare. Botha is accused of misconduct and making disparaging remarks about fellow Commissioners in 2021. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Mbekezeli Benjamin, Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter

The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener
The defence union has called on the government and SANDF to prioritise the safety of troops deployed in DRC.

The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 42:51


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.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
The Judicial Bench 2024: A leadership transition

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 8:00


Mbekezeli Benjamin joins John from Judges Matter to discuss the historic leadership transition that South Africa's judiciary will undergo in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa
Freedom UndeFreedom Under Law (FUL)  files papers challenging the JSC's decisions in filling vacancies

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 6:13


Mbekezeli Benjamin, Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter, discussed Freedom Under Law (FUL) filing an urgent legal action to force the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to reconsider its decision not to fill two vacancies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Clement Manyathela Show
Lawyers and academics may be appointed directly to the ConCourt

The Clement Manyathela Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 21:10


  Clement speaks to Mbekezeli Benjamin, a Researcher at Judges Matter about senior lawyers and legal academics to be considered for direct appointments at the Constitutional Court over the long-standing practice of judges being the preferred candidates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Take SA
Impeachment proceedings against two judges to go ahead

First Take SA

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 6:20


Parliament's Justice and Correctional Services Committee will go ahead with impeachment proceedings against Judge Nkola Motata and Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe. Both judges have been found guilty of gross misconduct by the Judicial Conduct Tribunal.  Motata, for a drunk driving case in 2007 and Hlophe for influencing two retired Constitutional court judges in 2008 in the matter involving former President Jacob Zuma and French arms manufacturer, Thales. For reaction, Elvis Presslin spoke to Alison Tilley, attorney and coordinator at Judges Matter

First Take SA
Shortage of Judges in South Africa

First Take SA

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 6:53


Alison Tilley, attorney and co-ordinator at Judges Matter speaks to Elvis Presslin on the shortage of judges in South Africa

First Take SA
Two more judges suspended bringing the number to five suspended judges

First Take SA

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 2:39


President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended two Gauteng High Court Judges. This follows the recommendation by the Judicial Service Commission that Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela and Judge Nomonde Mngqibisa-Thusi be suspended for failure to deliver numerous reserved judgments in the stipulated timeframes. There are now currently 5 judges on suspension, which include Judge President Hlophe, Judge Mushtak Parker, and Judge Nana Makhubele. Is our Judiciary in crisis? And Is the credibility of the Justice system under threat? To answer this and more, Elvis Presslin spoke to Zikhona Ndlebe, Researcher and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter

The Weekend View
The Judicial Service Commission has advised President Cyril Ramaphosa to suspend two judges

The Weekend View

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 8:02


The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has advised President Cyril Ramaphosa to suspend two judges including the one presiding over the trial of five men accused of murdering soccer star, Senzo Meyiwa. The Commission says it has received reports from the Judicial Conduct Committee relating to complaints against judges Tshifhiwe Maumela and Nomonde Mngqisa-Thusi about their failure to deliver numerous reserved judgments. Sebenzile Nkambule spoke to Senior Researcher at Judges Matter, Mbekezeli Benjamin...

The Weekend View
Judge Makhubele's leadership conduct questioned

The Weekend View

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 4:20


The Judicial Conduct Tribunal into former PRASA interim board chairperson, Judge Tintswalo Nana Makhubele's conduct has been adjourned until May. Makhubele is accused of breaching the separation of powers principle by serving as a judge of the High Court while being chairperson of Prasa. Civil society organisation #UniteBehind lodged a complaint with the Judicial Service Commission three years ago, accusing Makhubele of gross judicial misconduct following her controversial term at Prasa. The Tribunal had earlier set aside three days to hear the complaint. We spoke to Mbekezeli Benjamin, Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter, a civil society project that monitors the judiciary in South Africa.

The Money Show
Mineral Council: Eskom's problems are not about the availability of coal

The Money Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 87:58


Allan Seccombe, head of communications at The Mineral Council of SA on how the call on social media to stop coal exports through Richards Bay Coal terminal could be detrimental to the country's economy.    In The Money Show Explainer, Mbekezeli Benjamin, researcher at Judges Matter looked at the feasibility of taking the government to court over load-shedding as more organisations and businesses are becoming more disgruntled with power cuts.      In our Friday File, Debbie Hathway, independent watches and jewellery writer look at the efforts that the luxurious watch market is taking towards sustainability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
A 'gift' worth giving this Christmas: Access to Justice

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 6:25


This Christmas we are putting the spotlight on inspiring NGOs that would greatly appreciate listener support. Judges Matter brings the gift of their expertise to Cape Talk listeners often.  Research and Advocacy Officer Mbekezeli Benjamin joins Abongile to discuss the critical role that NGOs play in providing the right of access to justice to South Africans - and how you can get involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
President Ramaphosa suspends Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe with immediate effect

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 6:48


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

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Judges Matter sê John Hlope moes lankal geskors gewees het

Nuus

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 0:17


Die regsorganisasie Judges Matter sê hy is verbaas dit het President Cyril Ramaphosa so lank geneem om die Wes-Kaapse regterpresident, John Hlophe, te skors. Dit volg nadat die Regterlike Gedragstribunaal bevind het hy het die Grondwet oortree toe hy probeer het om twee regters van die Konstitusionele Hof te oortuig om hulle ampseed te skend. Hlophe is geskors hangende 'n ampsklag-proses in die Nasionale Vergadering. Mbekezeli Benjamin van Judges Matter sê dit was die regte besluit.

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The Morning Review with Lester Kiewit Podcast
Ramaphosa suspends Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe

The Morning Review with Lester Kiewit Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 10:29


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

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First Take SA
Tribunal should be established to investigate allegations against Judge President, John Hlophe

First Take SA

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 3:38


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

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Radio Islam
Judges Matter Calls Out Defence Lawyer Teffo for Shocking Allegations Made Against Presiding Judge

Radio Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 5:52


Judges Matter Calls Out Defence Lawyer Teffo for Shocking Allegations Made Against Presiding Judge by Radio Islam

The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener
Judges Matter condemns attacks on Judge Maumela and the judiciary.

The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 4:35


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

First Take SA
Section 194 committee will meet today

First Take SA

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 4:21


Parliament says the Section 194 Committee investigating the fitness of the Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to hold office will meet today. This comes days after the Constitutional Court dismissed Mkhwebane's rescission application on Friday last week. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Researcher and advocacy officer at Judges Matter, Mbekezeli Benjamin and began by asking him if this will have any bearing on the Section 194 inquiry...

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Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
JSC sittings this week - Judges Matter shares insights

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 10:59


Guest: Mbekezeli Benjamin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Radio Islam
Judges Matter on Raymond Zondo's Appointment as Chief Justice

Radio Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 8:46


Judges Matter on Raymond Zondo's Appointment as Chief Justice by Radio Islam

The Weekend View
Whilst most political parties have welcomed Zondo's appointment, the EFF have labelled it as the capture of our judiciary by white-monopoly capital

The Weekend View

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 3:23


With just over two years left in his term of office, much is expected from the newly appointed Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo, who will assume his role next month. Several quarters, including the Judicial watch dog group, Judges Matter, have outlined their expectations from Zondo and have called for a reform of the Judicial Service Commission. Whilst most political parties have welcomed Zondo's appointment, the EFF have labelled it as the capture of our judiciary by white-monopoly capital

First Take SA
President Ramaphosa intends nominating Chief Justice Mandisa Maya as deputy

First Take SA

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 4:37


President Cyril Ramaphosa says he intends on nominating Chief Justice Mandisa Maya to fill the now vacant post of Deputy Chief Justice. The two judges' names come from a Nomination Panel list of four which also included Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga and Justice Duston Mlambo. Mbekezeli Benjamin from the Judicial watchdog group Judges Matter

First Take SA
We take a look at what has transpired at the interviews for Chief Justice this week

First Take SA

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 6:29


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

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First Take SA
JSC begins interviews for new Chief Justice

First Take SA

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 2:50


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

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Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto
Judges Matter on Kollapen and Mathapo's appointments to ConCourt

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 4:08


Alison Tilley, the co ordinator at Judges Matter, speaks to John Maytham about the appointments of Judges Steven Mathopo and Jody Kollapen to the Constitutional Court See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Take SA
Women still underrepresented in the country's judiciary

First Take SA

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 5:33


Women are still underrepresented in the judiciary. This is according to the Annual Judiciary Performance Report which covered the period from April 2020 to March 2021. Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo released the report virtually yesterday (14 December 2021) It states that 44 percent of judges and 49 percent of magistrates are women, despite the fact that women make up 53 percent of the country's population. Research and Advocacy officer at Judges Matter, Mbekezeli Benjamin gives us his reaction...

The John Perlman Show
Women are still under-represented in SA Judiciary

The John Perlman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 6:45


John spoke to Alison Tilley -co-ordinator of the Judges Matter campaign looking at the gender landscape in the judiciary and how this  impacts cases that deal with GBV.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Six Cents Report
Black Judges Matter 2: The Cole Truth - 6CR #135

The Six Cents Report

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 81:42


Desmond Cole and his "divisive" activism, were recently criticized in a Toronto Star opinion piece. Desmond joins Darnell & Joel to discuss the following: Is there such thing as objective journalism? Desmond's criticisms of judge Donald McLeod Desmond's thoughts on the Toronto Star article and author Royson James Institutions role in society and making change Origins of police forces https://linktr.ee/sixcentsreport Produced by Madden Mitchell Media Song from our intro: Sho Baraka - Pedantic Related Episode: 6CR #104 References: The divisive activism of Desmond Cole: How a campaign against a Black judge shattered Toronto's Black community Canada Land - SHORT CUTS #728 Can Desmond Cole Be Cancelled? Desmond Cole contact info: https://thatsatruestory.wordpress.com/ Twitter heydesmondcole@gmail.com The Skin We're In A Year of Black Resistance and Power Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter sixcentsreport@gmail.com

Update@Noon
Last day for the public to nominate the next Chief Justice

Update@Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 4:41


Friday, 1st of October, is the last day for the public to make submissions on who they think the next Chief Justice should be. This, as the term of the incumbent, Mogoeng Mogoeng, ends in just 10 days. Despite the fact that President Cyril Ramaphosa has the Constitutional prerogative to pick the next Chief Justice -- he has invited the public to submit their nominations by close of business on Friday. This, he says, is to ensure transparency and public participation. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Zikhona Ndlebe, research and advocacy officer at Judges Matter

The Six Cents Report
Black Judges Matter - 6CR #104

The Six Cents Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 53:46


Black Justice Donald McLeod's integrity is in question from Toronto's chapter of BLM, activist Desmond Cole & the Judicial system. In Dec 2020, Donald McLeod had a disciplinary hearing to evaluate a claim that he committed perjury during a statement of facts from his 2018 disciplinary hearing. Darnell & Joel consider the following questions as they evaluate this story: Is the Federation of Black Canadians a lobbying group? Is there an ulterior motive from the black opposition to Donald McLeod? Is it possible for Justice McLeod to be both a judge and an advocate for the black community? https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ Produced by https://www.myphoenixcreative.com/ Song from our intro: Sho Baraka - Pedantic References: Justice Donald McLeod Judicial Investigations Articles Feb 2018: Activists question Federation of Black Canadians' leadership, ties to Liberals Nov 2018: Black community shows support for embattled judge ahead of disciplinary hearing Dec 2018: Black community advocacy consistent with administration of justice, argues judge's counsel Sep 2019: Controversial judge suspended nine months after being cleared March 2020: Brampton judge faces a second disciplinary hearing over what he told his first disciplinary hearing Dec 2020: Hearing for judge accused of perjury over Black federation role begins Dec 2020: Justice Donald McLeod facing ‘capital crime for a judge' in disciplinary hearing: lawyer Dec 2020: Hearing for judge accused of lying about involvement in Canadian Black Federation Other References Federation of Black Canadians Principles of Judicial Office 'Not in mixed company': The tensions in Black Canadian advocacy Black Tea—the truth about the Federation of Black Canadians Steeped Tea—An update on the Federation of Black Canadians Tonight with Jamil Jivani - December 7, 2020 Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter sixcentsreport@gmail.com

Messages
Judges Matter - Audio

Messages

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2016 84:34


Purpose: Educate people about election issues and the power of Judges in American government and provoke people to vote Biblical values. Spiritual Truth: My vote matters. Text: Psalm 33:12, Proverbs 14:34

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Judges Matter - PDF

Messages

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2016


Purpose: Educate people about election issues and the power of Judges in American government and provoke people to vote Biblical values. Spiritual Truth: My vote matters. Text: Psalm 33:12, Proverbs 14:34

Messages
Judges Matter - Video

Messages

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2016 84:34


Purpose: Educate people about election issues and the power of Judges in American government and provoke people to vote Biblical values. Spiritual Truth: My vote matters. Text: Psalm 33:12, Proverbs 14:34