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
• In terms of section 178(1)(b) of the Constitution, the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal:
  President of the SCA M B Molemela
• In terms of section 178(1)(c) of the Constitution, a Judge President:
  Judge President L P Tlaletsi
• In terms of section 178(1)(d) of the Constitution, the Minister of Justice and Correctional Service:
  Ms M T Kubayi
• In terms of section 178(1)(e) of the Constitution, two practicing advocates:
  Adv K Pillay SC 
  Adv. J Cane SC
• In terms of section 178(1)(f) of the Constitution, two practicing attorneys:
  Mr U Jivan
  Mr M Mangena
• In terms of section 178(1)(g) of the Constitution, a professor of law:
  Professor C Marumoagae
• In terms of section 178(1)(h) of the Constitution, six persons designated by the National Assembly:
  Mr M S Lekganyane  |  Ms F Hassan  |  Adv G Breytenbach
  Vacancy  |  Mr J S Malema  |  Mr R A P Trollip
• In terms of section 178(1)(i) of the Constitution, 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) of the Constitution, four persons designated by the President: 
  Adv S Baloyi SC
  Ms H K Matolo-Dlepu
  Adv T Ngcukaitobi SC
  Ms N Shabangu-Mndawe