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

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

Ms N Nengovhela, Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ), presented an overview of the ICT programme and its strategic alignment, highlighting the role of information and communication technology in court modernisation and improving service delivery. The presentation outlined key digital initiatives, including process automation, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions, the Court Online System and virtual courts, which support more efficient administration and enhance court efficiency. #OCJ_RSA

Ms P Mpe, Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, presented an overview of the programme and its strategic alignment, focusing on how the Office of the Chief Justice’s (OCJ) programmes contribute to the organisation’s broader strategic objectives. #OCJ_RSA