Dr. Pieter Mulder, FF Plus leader writes; “As leader of the Freedom Front Plus, I sent a letter to President Zuma on 24 August 2011, in which I stated my opinion of the possible appointment of judge Mogoeng Mogoeng as South Africa’s new chief justice. With the appointment of a new chief justice in mind, the FF Plus requested president Zuma to, apart from judge Mogoeng Mogoeng, … [Read more...] about Nomination of new chief justice: FF Plus aks president Zuma for more names
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Zuma nominates Mogoeng as new Chief Justice
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has nominated Judge Mogoeng Mogoeng as chief justice to replace former chief justice Sandile Ngcobo, whose term of office ended on Sunday. "I have today, 16 August 2011, initiated the process of consultation by addressing letters to political parties represented in the National Assembly as well as the JSC, advising them of my nomination of … [Read more...] about Zuma nominates Mogoeng as new Chief Justice
IFP Joins Constitutional Court Challenge on Chief Justice Case
The Constitutional Court has ordered the admission of IFP MP Mario GR Oriani-Ambrosini as an amicus curiae [friend of the court] in the application launched by a host of legal and constitutional watchdogs to challenge the constitutionality of the action of President Zuma which sought to extend the term of office of the Chief Justice. Within hours of President Zuma having … [Read more...] about IFP Joins Constitutional Court Challenge on Chief Justice Case
Zuma welcomes Parliament’s support on Justice Ngcobo
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the endorsement by Parliament of the extension of the term of office of Justice Sandile Ngcobo as the Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa. On Thursday, the National Assembly passed a motion supporting a draft resolution by the Chief Whip of the majority party, supporting President Zuma's decision to extend Judge Ngcobo's … [Read more...] about Zuma welcomes Parliament’s support on Justice Ngcobo
