{
  "id": 12075144,
  "title": "JSC interviews begin to fill three SCA vacancies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/jsc-interviews-begin-to-fill-three-sca-vacancies",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T04:23:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/jsc-interviews-begin-to-fill-three-sca-vacancies/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is set to begin interviews starting Monday in Sandton, Johannesburg, to fill three vacancies at the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), South Africa's second-highest court. A total of five candidates, including Judges Gerald Bloem, Busisiwe Masipa, Ingrid Opperman, Mmathebe Phatshoane, and Esther Steyn, will participate in the interviews. The SCA plays a crucial role in the development and interpretation of South African law, as it hears appeals from the High Courts. The interview process is scheduled to continue until October 13, 2026.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}