Judicial Service Commission.
Government agency
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 27
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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The Judicial Service Commission initiated disciplinary proceedings against a judge regarding alleged improper relationships, involving an urgent application to halt the hearing in the high court.Some support2 reports
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Ramaphosa raised concerns regarding the appointment process while the ANC operated through parliamentary procedures.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Sesi Baloyi SC was appointed to the Judicial Service Commission, where she served as researcher to Albie Sachs.Some support1 report
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The Judicial Service Commission and the President were involved in a judicial appointment process.Well supported5 reports
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A gap has emerged in the judicial accountability processes involving the LPC and the Judicial Service Commission.Some support2 reports
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The Judicial Service Commission investigated Selby Mbenenge for gross misconduct and recommended Ramaphosa's suspension.Well supported5 reports
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Cagney Musi filed a complaint regarding a judge's incapacity.Some support1 report
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The Supreme Court previously defined the Judicial Service Commission as performing executive functions.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The SCA found the Judicial Service Commission acted unlawfully in its recommendation, while MSA objected to the appointment due to fees.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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President Rizine Mzikamanda urged to swear in new members to the Judicial Service Commission and sought Parliament's input on court policing.Some support1 report
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The Judicial Service Commission in Mauritius is handling appointments to ensure judicial impartiality.Some support1 report
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Judges in Tanzania were elevated from High Court to Court of Appeal, and the Judicial Service Commission recommended candidates for the highest judicial organ.Some support1 report
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Around Judicial Service Commission this week
News at the entities that move Judicial Service Commission most-
Cyril Ramaphosa StructuralCyril Ramaphosa is the president of South Africa, and Durban is a city within the country.Moves Judicial Service Commission
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Mauritius StructuralThe UK government addresses the Chagos Islands agreement funding package and retains operational control of the Diego Garcia base.Moves Judicial Service Commission
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Sri Lanka StructuralThe government of Sri Lanka has set a new target aimed at achieving social empowerment.Moves Judicial Service Commission
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high court StructuralThe High Court disqualified Danam Nagender under the anti-defection law.Moves Judicial Service Commission
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Adama Barrow StructuralReligious leaders from the West Coast Region attended a meeting held at State House in Banjul on September 18, 2026.Moves Judicial Service Commission
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supreme court StructuralGyanesh Kumar's orders related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) procedure in West Bengal were challenged in the Supreme Court.Moves Judicial Service Commission
Connections
The 21 strongest of 27, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Cyril Ramaphosa Structural
Ramaphosa appoints members to the JSC, which formally advises him on judicial conduct and appointments.
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Selby Mbenenge Structural
The Judicial Service Commission exercises formal regulatory authority over Selby Mbenenge's professional conduct, investigating and disciplining him for misconduct.
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judiciary Structural
The judiciary relies on the Judicial Service Commission for complaint handling.
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Court of Appeal Structural
The Judicial Service Commission recommends candidates for the highest judicial organ, the Court of Appeal.
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Sri Lanka Structural
The Judicial Service Commission plays a critical, functional role in the judicial administration of Sri Lanka.
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Mauritius Structural
The Judicial Service Commission operates within the Mauritian state structure to manage judicial appointments and ensure impartiality.
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George Chiweshe Structural
The Judicial Service Commission initiated formal disciplinary proceedings against George Chiweshe.
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Munyaradzi Kereke Operational
Kereke initiated a formal complaint that led to an investigation by the Judicial Service Commission.
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Malawi Operational
The Judicial Service Commission operates within the context of Malawi while facing issues related to systemic corruption and credibility crises.
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Adama Barrow Structural
The two entities are functionally linked through the ongoing judicial appointment and vetting process.
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Johannes Structural
The Judicial Service Commission recommended Johannes for a permanent appointment.
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Rizine Mzikamanda Operational
Rizine Mzikamanda is actively influencing the Judicial Service Commission by urging the swearing-in of new commission members.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court established the functional scope of the Judicial Service Commission, which handles related administrative matters.
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high court Structural
The Judicial Service Commission operates under the established procedures and authority of the high court, specifically regarding witness summons.
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SCA Structural
SCA found that the JSC acted unlawfully in its recommendation process.
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parliament Structural
The Judicial Service Commission provides recommendations to the parliament regarding the removal of judges.
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S. Thurairaja Transactional
The Judicial Service Commission appoints individuals, and S. Thurairaja's retirement created a vacancy in the commission.
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Law Society of Kenya Operational
LSK utilizes JSC as a case study to critique its operational failures and accountability issues.
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EFF Operational
EFF actively challenges the findings and processes of the Judicial Service Commission.
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LPC Operational
LPC is functionally coupled with the Judicial Service Commission regarding gaps in judicial accountability processes.
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Cagney Musi Operational
Cagney Musi filed a complaint with the Judicial Service Commission regarding a judge's incapacity.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
2 events- The Judicial Service Commission initiated disciplinary proceedings against a judge regarding alleged improper relationships, involving an urgent application to halt the hearing in the high court.
- Ramaphosa raised concerns regarding the appointment process while the ANC operated through parliamentary procedures.
August 2026
3 events- Sesi Baloyi SC was appointed to the Judicial Service Commission, where she served as researcher to Albie Sachs.
- The Judicial Service Commission and the President were involved in a judicial appointment process.
- A gap has emerged in the judicial accountability processes involving the LPC and the Judicial Service Commission.
July 2026
5 events- The judicial body relies on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for handling complaints.
- The Judicial Service Commission investigated Selby Mbenenge for gross misconduct and recommended Ramaphosa's suspension.
- Cagney Musi filed a complaint regarding a judge's incapacity.
- The Supreme Court previously defined the Judicial Service Commission as performing executive functions.
- The SCA found the Judicial Service Commission acted unlawfully in its recommendation, while MSA objected to the appointment due to fees.
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June 2026
3 events- President Rizine Mzikamanda urged to swear in new members to the Judicial Service Commission and sought Parliament's input on court policing.
- The Judicial Service Commission in Mauritius is handling appointments to ensure judicial impartiality.
- Judges in Tanzania were elevated from High Court to Court of Appeal, and the Judicial Service Commission recommended candidates for the highest judicial organ.