FRIDAY BRIEFING | Who guards the guardians? Why the JSC needs an overhaul

Overseeing the judges: Is the JSC up to the task? 
Judicial independence, the ability of courts and judges to perform their duties free of influence from others, is highly valued. 
However, when judges hand down what is considered harsh judgments, they land up in the firing line. Of late, it seems that judgment against the judges is at an all-time high. But it is not like they are coming off squeaky clean either.
Why is it that Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe is facing 10 scandals, but still no sanction? Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has been told to retract his comments around Israel, but he still hasn't indicated whether he intends to do so. Meanwhile, allegations swirl about that some judges were allegedly bribed by the CR17 campaign. 

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