JSC under the gun — mountain of interviews, judicial ethics crisis on October agenda
Besides interviewing 44 candidates for 22 vacancies at 11 superior courts across the country, the Judicial Service Commission must pass reforms to its interviews and ethics processes, and also decide the fate of two judges facing allegations of bribery.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) in South Africa faces a critical meeting on October 5-13, 2026, where it must address numerous issues impacting the judiciary. The agenda includes interviewing 44 candidates for 22 vacancies at 11 superior courts, implementing reforms to interview and ethics processes, and deciding the fate of two judges accused of bribery.
With the meeting trimmed from two weeks to eight days, the JSC must prioritize these matters, especially ahead of the November municipal elections. Chief Justice Mandisa Maya has emphasized in-person meetings, and the JSC must finalize reforms by October to address past misconduct and ensure a credible, ethical judiciary.
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