The JSC is currently composed of the following members:

  • In terms of section 178(1)(a) of the Constitution, the Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa:
    Chief Justice M M L Maya, Chairperson of the JSC
  • In terms of section 178(1)(b), the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal:
    Madam President M B Molemela
  • In terms of section 178(1)(c), a Judge President:
    Judge President D Mlambo
  • In terms of section 178(1)(d), the Minister of Justice and Correctional Service:
    Ms M T Kubayi
  • In terms of section 178(1)(e) two practicing advocates:
    Adv K Pillay SC 
    Adv. J Cane SC
  • In terms of section 178(1)(f), two practicing attorneys:
    Mr U Jivan
    Mr M Mangena
  • In terms of section 178(1)(g), a professor of law:
    Professor C Marumoagae
  • In terms of section 178(1)(h), six persons designated by the National Assembly:
    Mr M S Lekganyane  |  Ms F Hassan  |  Adv G Breytenbach
    Vacany  |  Mr J S Malema  |  Mr R A P Trollip
  • In terms of section 178(1)(i), four permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces:
    Ms R Mtshweni-Tsipane 
    Mr K M Mmoiemang 
    Adv I M Nonkonyana 
    Mr N Gotsell
  • In terms of section 178(1)(j), four persons designated by the President: 
    Adv S Baloyi SC
    Ms H K Matolo-Dlepu
    Adv T Ngcukaitobi SC
    Ms N Shabangu-Mndawe