Is the judiciary independent? | Taking The Stand Ep. 9

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In this episode of #TakingTheStand, Ben is joined by Sara Gon from the IRR. They discuss the independence of the judiciary, the composition of the Judicial Service Commission and the controversies that ensued earlier on this year regarding the appointment of judges.
We at FAN believe that judicial independence is a fundamental cornerstone of a free society. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE

29 Jul 2021 English South Africa Politics · News Commentary Philasande Shongwe

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