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Judges Matter urges swift action to protect judiciary’s credibility

Chief Justice, Mandisa Maya, has granted tainted sitting Judge Portia Phahlane special leave pending her corruption case. The Pretoria High Court Judge, was arrested this week on corruption and money-laundering charges. The Judge is accused of accepting bribes to the tune of R2 million to rule in favour of International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) leader Michael Sandlana in the succession battle case. Chief Justice Maya says measures will be put […]

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Judges Matter calls for the immediate suspension of Judge Phahlane over bribery allegations

Judges Matter has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to immediately suspend Gauteng High Court Judge Portia Phahlane in the wake of serious bribery allegations. Phahlane is accused of receiving millions in gratification to deliver a favourable judgment in the long-running International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) succession battle — a dispute that has been before the High Court for nearly a decade after the death of founder’s son, Glayton Modise. The […]

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Cash crunch threatens judicial independence: Judges Matter

Judicial transparency group, Judges Matter, says the financial challenges plaguing the sector pose a serious threat to judicial independence. The group says the underfunding leaves judicial officers vulnerable to bribery and corruption. This comes as regional and district court magistrates staged a picket outside the Durban Magistrate’s Court this week, demanding equal pay, medical aid, and mental health support. The magistrates are also demanding a cost-of-living adjustment and a comprehensive […]

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