What are Judges?
A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as a part of a panel of judges.
Top Judges In South Africa
Below are some of the Top Judges.
- Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.
- Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Muriel Lindelwa Maya.
- Justice Leona Theron.
- Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga.
- Justice Narendra Jody Kollapen.
- Justice Nonkosi Zoliswa Mhlantla.
- Justice Owen Lloyd Rogers.
- Justice Rammaka Steven Mathopo.
How many judges are there in SA?
There are 11 judges of the Constitutional Court, namely a Chief Justice, a Deputy Chief Justice, and 9 Judges. A matter must be heard by at least 8 judges. The Constitutional Court is the apex court in South Africa. Its decisions cannot be changed by any other court.
What do lawyers call the judge in South Africa?
The formality of address in any courtroom in South Africa has always amazed me. In the Magistrates Courts, the magistrates are addressed as “Your Worship”. In the high courts, male judges are addressed as “My Lord”, and female judges are addressed as “My Lady”.