JSC’s historic task was set back this week

Events at this week’s interviews threw into sharp relief the struggles of South Africa’s two appellate courts

08 October 2023 - 00:00

Once again, there has been an outcry over the work of Judicial Service Commission (JSC) after it decided this week to leave two vacancies on the Supreme Court of Appeal vacant, overlooking clearly competent candidates  such as widely respected judge David Unterhalter. ..

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