The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has concluded interviews of Judges to fill vacancies in the Bench
During the period 10-19 October 2011, the Judicial Service Commission conducted interviews at the Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town for the various vacant judges' positions in the various divisions of the High Court including the position of the Deputy President of the Supreme Court of Appeal. These interviews were the first to be conducted under the chairpersonship of Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng, who was recently appointed to the position of Chief Justice in September 2011. There were 41 candidates that were shortlisted and 34 candidates interviewed by the JSC. After the conclusion of the interviews, the JSC has presented the following recommendations to the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Jacob Zuma:
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VACANCY |
COURT |
RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE --> |
Deputy President of the Supreme Court of Appeal |
Supreme Court of Appeal |
Justice Khayelihle Kenneth Mthiyane |
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