Zuma proposes three new members of JSC amidst a storm of criticism
'The ANC and Zuma are only trying to have yes men and women in the JSC so that the JSC can appoint judges who can rule in their favour'
President Jacob Zuma has proposed three new members to fill vacancies in the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). Zuma has been accused of trying to manipulate the judiciary by using his constitutional power to influence JSC appointments. “The three new members that the President is considering to designate to the JSC are Advocate Thandi Norman SC‚ Mr Sifiso Msomi and Advocate Thabani Masuku‚” the presidency said in a statement on Friday. “President Jacob Zuma has written to the leaders of political parties represented in the National Assembly to provide their inputs on his intention to designate the three new members of the Judicial Service Commission.” Zuma earlier this month announced the withdrawal of Advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza SC‚ Advocate Ismael Semenya SC and Andiswa Ndoni from the JSC. The Economic Freedom Fighters criticised the decision. “This announcement comes without any explanation or any provocation of either the underperformance of these members or request to be released...
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