Castle Control Board

Committee (JCC), a body comprised of the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice and four other Judges designated by the Chief Justice after consultation with the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services. If the JCC is of the view that the complaint lodged against a particular Judge is of a serious nature to warrant an impeachment of a Judge, the JCC is empowered to recommend to the JSC for the complaint to be investigated and reported on by a Judicial Conduct Tribunal. It is the Chief Justice who has the power to appoint a Judicial Conduct Tribunal following the recommendation by the JSC. Judges are also required in terms of the law to disclose their financial interests annually. These disclosures are recorded in a Register that is managed by the Registrar of Judges’ Registrable Interests. As members of the JSC act in other professional capacities, the JSC and its various committees meet biannually. The JSC Secretariat is required to manage and facilitate the work of the JSC throughout the year and to liaise with various JSC committees on matters they are tasked to deal with by the JSC at its biannual meetings. The JSC Secretariat is responsible for making all logistical arrangements, including collating agenda and all relevant documentation for all JSC meetings and financing the biannual meetings of the JSC, which take place for a week in April and October every year. The meetings are generally held at the Headquarters of the Office of the Chief Justice in Midrand. Chief Justice: Justice Sisi Khampepe (Acting), Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng President Supreme Court of Appeal: Justice Mandisa ML Maya Judge President: Justice MM Leeuw Deputy Chief Justice: Justice Ray Zondo Commissioners: Adv G Breytenbach (National Assembly), Adv J Cane SC (Practicing Advocate), Mr TSC Dodovu (National Council of Provinces), Mr CP Fourie (Practising Attorney), Mr RO Lamola (Minister: Justice and Correctional Services), Ms SE Lucas (National Council of Provinces), Mr G Magwanishe (National Assembly), Mr JS Malema (National Assembly), Adv L Masuku SC (Designated by the President), Mr MK Mmoiemang (National Council of Provinces), Ms TR Modise (National Assembly), Adv D Mpofu SC (Practicing Advocate), Mr S Msomi (Designated by the President), Adv L NkosiThomas (Designated by the President), Adv T Norman SC (Designated by the President), Prof N Ntlama (Professor of Law), Mr AJ Nyambi (National Council of Provinces), Mr N Singh (National Assembly), Mr VC Xaba (National Assembly) Chief Executive Officer: Dr G Moshoeu Senior Management: Mr Sello Chiloane (Secretary: Commission), Mr C Coetzer (Chief Financial Officer), Mr Phethuvuyo Gagai (Registrar of Judges’ Registrable Interests), Ms Hlayisani Maluleke (Support Staff: Administrative Officer), Ms Kutlwano Moretlwe (Support Staff: Complaints Officer), Ms Tebogo Phaahlamohlaka (Support Staff: Administrative Officer), Ms Memme Sejosengwe (Secretary General: Office of the Chief Justice)

LAND CLAIMS COURT (LCC)

CONTACT DETAILS

PHYSICAL: Trust Bank Centre, Randburg Mall, Cnr Hill Street & Kent Avenue, Randburg, 2194 POSTAL: Private Bag X10060, Randburg, 2125 TEL: 011 781 2291 FAX: 011 781 2217/8 WEB: www.justice.gov.za/lcc EMAIL: webmaster@justice.gov.za

OVERVIEW

The Land Claims Court (LCC) was established in 1996 and its primary focus is dealing with land restitution / land claims cases. The Court deals with restitution cases in the form of referrals from the Commissioner’s office or when they come directly through claimants or affected land owners. The main task of the Court in this regard is, therefore, to adjudicate whatever legal issues are contained in the cases and ensure that land is awarded to those who satisfy the statutory requirements. The Court also deals with the Extension of Security Tenure Act and the Labour Tenants Act. These two acts were enacted by Parliament to protect farm dwellers/workers from ill-treatment and illegal evictions. The Land Claims Court was conferred with the jurisdiction thereof. However, the various magistrate courts around the country also have jurisdiction in terms of the Extension of Security Tenure Act, although their orders pertaining evictions are subject to automatic reviews by this court. Primarily, the Court has to ensure that the rights of farm dwellers/ workers are protected in that all evictions are done within the framework of the aforementioned legislation. In carrying out its mandate, the Court therefore conducts hearings to adjudicate all matters related to the aforementioned legislation in various provinces, districts, cities and towns of the country.

OFFICE BEARERS

Judge President: Judge Yasmin Shehnaz Meer (Acting) Judges: Acting Judge Cowen, Judge Mia, Judge Muzikawukhelwana Ncube Court Manager: Ms Thembakazi Mashologu Registrar: Ms Minkateko Maluleke

SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL

CONTACT DETAILS

PHYSICAL: Cnr Mirriam Makeba & President Brand Streets, Bloemfontein, 9301 POSTAL: PO Box 258, Bloemfontein, 9300 TEL: 051 412 7400 FAX: 051 412 7449 WEB: www.supremecourtofappeal.org.za

OVERVIEW

The Supreme Court of Appeal is, except in respect of certain labour and competition matters, the second highest court in South Africa. Previously it and the Constitutional Court were both ’apex courts’ with different areas of jurisdiction. However, since August 2013 the Constitutional Court has been the highest court in all matters. In terms of the Constitution, the Supreme Court of Appeal may decide any matter, except certain labour and competition matters, but is purely an appeal court, and it may decide only appeals and issues connected with appeals. The Supreme Court of Appeal may make an order concerning the constitutional validity of an Act of Parliament, a provincial Act or any conduct of the President, but an order of constitutional invalidity has no force unless it is confirmed by the Constitutional Court.

OFFICE BEARERS

President Supreme Court of Appeal: Judge Mandisa Muriel Lindelwa Maya Deputy President Supreme Court of Appeal: Judge XM Petse Judges: Judge A Cachalia, Judge N Dambuza, Judge DV Dlodlo, Judge TM Makgoka, Judge RS Mathopo, Judge YT Mbatha, Judge BH Mbha, Judge BC Mocumie, Judge F Mokgohloa, Judge MB Molemela, Judge MS Navsa, Judge C Nicholl , Judge CM Plasket, Judge VM Ponnan, Judge H Saldulker, Judge A Schippers, Judge CHG van der Merwe, Judge MJD Wallis, Judge DH Zondi Registrar: Mr PSW Myburgh (Registrar), Ms C van der Merwe (Chief Registrar) Senior Management: Ms CA Martin (Director: Supreme Court of Appeal), Mr A Mdletshe (Assistant Director: Library Services), Ms A Neelam (Senior Law Researcher) Communications Officers: Ms S Steyn (Acting Office Manager)