Gqeberha High Court Judge Reports Operational Improvements After Oversight
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What happened
Eastern Cape judge Buyiswa Majiki told the Judicial Service Commission about improvements at the Mthatha high court since 2025 and 2026 oversight visits by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya. Majiki stated that issues involving court dates being allocated to preferred law firms, which were alleged to occur in December 2024, are now resolved. She noted that new firms are appearing on court rolls.
From businessday.co.za
Why it matters
The high court leadership is working to stabilize operations in Gqeberha, with Majiki being interviewed by the Judicial Service Commission for a deputy judge president post. This effort aims to ensure the court delivers on its mandate of access to justice for litigants.
From businessday.co.za
Who's involved
- GqeberhaLocation where high court leadership is seeking stabilization.
- MthathaTown where the Mthatha high court is located and is subject to judicial oversight.
- Judicial Service CommissionGovernment agency that interviewed candidates for the deputy judge president post.