Dimakatso Nchodu

Research and Advocacy Officer | Constitutional law | social and gender justice

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(3/3) CCT 306/24 Ex Parte President of the Republic of South Africa: In re Constitutionality of the Copyright Amendment Bill and the Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill

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(2/3) Are sections 6A, 7A, 8A, 12A to 12D, 19B and 19C of the Copyright Amendment Bill, as well as the parallel provisions in the Performers’ Protection Bill, constitutional?

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(1/3) Judgment to be handed down on Friday, 26 June 2026 at 09h00 : What is the scope of the Constitutional Court’s jurisdiction and power in a referral case under sections 79(4)(b) and 84(2)(c) of the Constitution?

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21 May 2026
Media Advisory

Special Ceremonial Sitting of the Constitutional Court in Honour of Justice Z L L Tshiqi, on 29 May 2026

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16 April 2026
JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION
MEDIA STATEMENT

JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION’S DECISION ON THE COMPLAINT LODGED BY MS ANDISWA MENGO AGAINST JUDGE PRESIDENT SELBY MBENENGE OF THE EASTERN CAPE DIVISION OF THE HIGH COURT

The JSC Report on this matter can be found here: https://t.co/uedZnKHi53

Issued by the Secretariat of the Judicial Conduct Committee

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After deliberations, the Judicial Service Commission has recommended the following for appointment to the Western Cape High Court:

Mr Roy Barendse
Adv Ncumisa Mayosi
Adv Diane Davis SC
Adv Pinda Njokweni
Adv Philippa van Zyl

Read all about them here: https://t.co/S7DuXKBPbq

#JSCinterviews

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[NEWS]: “Mbenenge doesn't appreciate responsibility associated with his position: JSC”

https://t.co/6AyewRydoF

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[NEWS]: “Judge Selby Mbenenge faces possible impeachment after JSC rejects tribunal findings”

https://t.co/nVWpE0Rv6S

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[MEDIA STATEMENT]: Judges Matter welcomes the JSC’s decision on the complaint lodged by Ms Andiswa Mengo against Judge President Selby Mbenenge of the Eastern Cape Division of the
High Court. Read our full statement here: https://t.co/Ygxnm0Hc0q

#JudicialConduct #JudgesMatter #SexualHarassment #JudgeMbenenge

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9 August 2025

Media Statement: Chief Justice Announces Landmark Sexual Harassment Policy for the South African Judiciary – Reaffirming Zero Tolerance For Abuse Of Power

Link to policy: https://t.co/ZW6zBGRCen

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Judge Nana Makhubele was found guilty of gross misconduct for holding the Prasa chair role after her judicial appointment and for dishonourable actions during her tenure. | @gerbjan

https://t.co/ESlTYGndff

[Newzroom Afrika @Newzroom405]

Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge's cross-examination on sexual harassment claims by secretary Andiswa Mengo has adjourned for the day. He again defended his phone chats with Mengo, calling them flirtatious and sensual. He also explained why he asked her to remove her jacket on one occasion. Judges Matter's Dimakatso Nchodu discusses the tribunal's terms of reference.

Watch: https://t.co/SpvCq1G1RX

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[ON AIR] President Ramaphosa appoints Judge President Dunstan Mlambo as Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa

Dr @MbuyiseniNdlozi is in conversation with Retired Judge and Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services Inspecting Judge, Justice Edwin Cameron and Research and advocacy Officer at Judges Matter, Dimakatso Nchodu.

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