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The South African Judiciary congratulates Justice Navanethem “Navi” Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

MEDIA SUMMARY | JUDGMENT DELIVERED IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA, WESTERN CAPE DIVISION, CAPE TOWN Lee v Van Rooyen N.O. and Others (Case No. 2025-242944) Read the full judgment: judiciary.org.za/index.php/c… #JudiciaryRSA #OCJ

28 October 2026 MEDIA STATEMENT POSTPONEMENT OF HEARING CONCERNING THE DETENTION OF PROSPECTIVE ASYLUM SEEKERS (CASE NO. 2026/220414) The Gauteng Division of the High Court, Johannesburg, advises the public and the media that the Full Court hearing concerning the detention of prospective asylum seekers, previously scheduled for 29 October 2026, has been postponed. The hearing will now take place from 16 to 18 November 2026. #JudiciaryRSA #OCJ

28 October 2026 MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT | JUDICIAL VACANCIES The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) invites nominations for candidates to fill judicial vacancies. The updated standard 2027 Questionnaires for all nominees are available on the South African Judiciary website: tinyurl.com/yckxbz9v or the Constitutional Court website at concourt.org.za. Candidates are urged to complete and submit the updated 2027 Questionnaires, as outdated versions will not be accepted. #JSC #JudiciaryRSA #OCJ

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE | VACANCY CIRCULAR 38 OF 2026 Applications are now open for positions advertised under Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026 at the Office of the Chief Justice. The closing date for applications is 9 November 2026. For full details on the advertised posts and application requirements, please visit: judiciary.org.za/index.php/o… #OCJ_RSA #JudiciaryRSA

The overall winner of the Intervarsity Moot Court Competition Programme held at the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, in Mbombela are LLB students from Rosebank International College, with one of their student Mr Temuso Vincent Moshi taking first place in the Heads of Arguments category. #MootCourt #JudiciaryRSA #OCJ_RSA

Judges of the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, Judge Vukeya, Acting Judge Cloete and Acting Judge Schutte are presiding over the final round of the Intervarsity Moot Court Competition Programme between the LLB students from the University of Mpumalanga, Eduvos and Rosebank International College. It is expected that after parties are done with the heads of arguments, judges will deliberate and announce the winner of the competition. #MootCourt #JudiciaryRSA #OCJ_RSA

The preliminary rounds of the Intervarsity Moot Court Competition are underway at the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court in Mbombela, with LLB students from the University of Mpumalanga, Rosebank International College and Eduvos participating. The students are presenting arguments in the matter of Lindiwe Maseko (née Dlamini) and Thabo Maseko v Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, which concerns the validity of a cultural practice for the dissolution of a customary marriage. #MootCourt #JudiciaryRSA #OCJ_RSA

Students from the University of Mpumalanga, Rosebank International College and Eduvos are participating in the Intervarsity Moot Court Competition at the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court in Mbombela. A moot court is a simulated court proceeding in which participants argue a hypothetical case as though they were appearing before a real court. The competition provides students with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate their legal research, advocacy and argumentation skills. #MootCourt #JudiciaryRSA #OCJ_RSA

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE | VACANCY CIRCULAR 37 OF 2026 Applications are now open for positions advertised under Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026 at the Office of the Chief Justice. The closing date for applications is 30 October 2026. For full details on the advertised posts and application requirements, please visit: judiciary.org.za/index.php/o… #OCJ_RSA #JudiciaryRSA

Mr N Mogale, Deputy Director-General: Corporate Management Services, provided a summary and a resolution of the days' presentations, bringing to a close the Office of the Chief Justice’s (OCJ) Strategic Planning Session for 2027/28, highlighting key considerations to align the organisation’s priorities and strategic objectives. #OCJ_RSA

Advocate N Phakola from Legal Services delivered a presentation on the contribution of Legal Services to the Office of the Chief Justice’s (OCJ). The presentation highlighted the management and coordination of litigation involving the OCJ and the Judiciary. #OCJ_RSA

Ms Poso Mogale delivered a presentation on the South African Judicial Education Institute's (SAJEI) contribution to the Office of the Chief Justice’s (OCJ) outcomes and strategic priorities. These include promoting a competent, ethical and responsive judiciary, developing a pipeline of future judicial officers, improving access to justice through modern service delivery, and strengthening regional and international judicial cooperation. #OCJ_RSA

Mr M Ngonyama, Director: Supply Chain Management, during his presentation highlighted key financial management performance indicators, including audit outcomes and procurement. These indicators contribute to strengthening accountability, procurement practices and financial management within the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ). #OCJ_RSA

Mr N Naidoo, Director: Facilities and Security Services, delivered a presentation on safety and security, highlighting key security initiatives and the maintenance of existing security systems to support a safe and secure working environment. #OCJ_RSA

Ms P Mkize, Chief Director: Internal Audit, delivered a presentation on governance and the governance ecosystem, highlighting the role of risk management and internal audit as assurance providers and their contribution to combined assurance in supporting the organisation to achieve its objectives. #OCJ_RSA