Interviews for candidates for appointment to the Constitutional Court were postponed on Monday because of a “potential conflict of interest” on the part of Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) president, Mandisa Maya.
Interviews for candidates for appointment to the Constitutional Court were postponed on Monday because of a “potential conflict of interest” on the part of Supreme Court of Appeal president, Mandisa Maya.
The Judicial Service Commission was scheduled to interview six candidates for two vacancies on the highest court. However, after a long meeting behind closed doors, the public was informed that the interviews could not go ahead. According to the Constitution and case law, the JSC will not be quorate unless the appeal court president or her deputy is present. JSC spokespersons CP Fourie and Thoko Didiza said that there was no one able to stand in for Maya on Monday but were confident that the interviews would take place on Wednesday.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
BREAKING NEWS: Minerals Council takes Mining Charter to courtUnresolved unhappiness around key clauses in the third charter have prompted the industry to approach the court for resolution
Read more »
#DuduzaneZuma killed woman because he was speeding, court hears | IOL NewsA passenger in the taxi hit in an accident involving DuduzaneZuma told the Randburg Magistrate's Court, that former president Jacob Zuma's son was speeding when his Porsche hit the minibus taxi.
Read more »
Duduzane Zuma's legal team wants court to have culpable homicide case discharged | IOL NewsDuduzaneZuma’s defence lawyer brought an application to have the culpable homicide case against him discharged.
Read more »
Court hears how girl in forced marriage was beaten by uncle, raped by husband | IOL NewsAn intellectually disabled girl, allegedly forced into child marriage at the age of 13, was beaten while in the care of her uncle and then raped.
Read more »
Nathi Nhleko's former chief of staff back in court on fraud claim | IOL NewsFormer KwaZulu-Natal health spokesperson Leon Abednigo Mbangwa is expected to appear in the Durban Specialised Commercial Court again.
Read more »
Mondeor High murder suspects to appear in court - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.Mondeor High murder suspects to appear in court The teen suspects arrested in connection with the death of Kulani Mathebula will appear at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Read more »
Court dismisses Zuma’s request for acquittal - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.Court dismisses Zuma’s request for acquittal The application by Duduzane Zuma for the culpable homicide case against him to be discharged has been refused by the Randburg Magistrate’s court, north of Johannesburg.
Read more »
President Ramaphosa officially opens Sexual Offences Court - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is facing a national crisis as cases of gender-based violence and femicide escalate.
Read more »
Suspects arrested over illegal game products back in court - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.A formal bail application against three South Africans and six foreign nationals will continue in the Klerksdorp Magistrate's Court in the North West on Thursday morning.
Read more »
Former correctional services commissioner, co-accused to appear in court - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.Former Correctional Services Commissioner, Linda Mti, together with his five co-accused are expected to appear in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria on Wednesday in connection with tender procurement irregularities of millions of rands.
Read more »