How To Address A Judge In South Africa

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Who is the Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa?

The Hon Mogoeng Mogoeng is the Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa.

Who is the Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa?

The Hon Ray Zondo is the Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa.

Who appoints the Chief Justice and the Deputy Chief Justice?

In terms of Section 174 (3) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; the President as head of the national executive, after consulting the Judicial Service Commission and the leaders of parties represented in the National Assembly; appoints the Chief Justice and the Deputy Chief Justice and, after consulting the Judicial Service Commission, appoints the President and Deputy President of the Supreme Court of Appeal.

Who appoints Judges in South Africa?

In terms of Section 174 (6) of the Constitution, the President appoints Judges of all Courts, with the exception of the Constitutional Court, on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission. In the case of Judges of the Constitutional Court, the JSC is required to submit to the President a list of nominees with three names more than the number of appointments to be made, where-after the Judges are appointed from the list by the President, as Head of the National Executive, after consulting the Chief Justice and leaders of the parties represented in the National Assembly.

How do I file a complaint against a Judge in South Africa ?

Any person who has a complaint against a Judge for allegedly contravening the Code of Judicial Conduct can lodge the complaint with the Secretariat of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) which is located in the Office of the Chief Justice. The Judicial Service Commission can be contacted through the Secretary, Mr Sello Chiloane, Judicial Service Commission, Constitutional Court, Private Bag X1, Constitution Hill, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017, Tel: (010) 493 2500. Click here for more information on the JSC.

How do I address a Judge in South Africa ?

Judges are referred to as Your Honour. Otherwise, Madam or Sir.

Q What is the difference between Judges and Magistrates

A Judge is a presiding officer in a Superior Court and a Magistrate presides over matters in a Regional or District Magistrates’ Court.

Q Who appoints Magistrates?

Magistrates are appointed by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services on the advice of the Magistrates Commission.

What is the Magistrates Commission in South Africa ?

The Magistrates Commission is a statutory body established in terms of the Magistrate’s Act, 1993 (Act NO. 90 of 1993) to, amongst others, make recommendations to the Minister on the appointment of Magistrates.

How can I lodge a complaint against a Magistrate in South Africa?

Any conduct by a Magistrate that is alleged to be improper may be reported to the Judicial Head of the Court (A Regional Court President or a Chief Magistrate) wherein the Magistrate concerned presides.

The matter will then be forwarded to the Magistrates Commission; the body that is tasked with investigating and conducting disciplinary hearings on matters involving Magistrates

What words do you use to address a judge?

In-person: In an interview, social event, or in court, address a judge as “Your Honor” or “Judge [last name].” If you are more familiar with the judge, you may call her just “Judge.” In any context, avoid “Sir” or “Ma’am.”