The JSC is currently composed of the following members:

• In terms of section 178(1)(a) of the Constitution, the Chief Justice of South Africa:
  Mr Justice R M M Zondo, Chairperson of the JSC
• In terms of section 178(1)(b), the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal:
  Madam Justice M M L Maya
• In terms of section 178(1)(c), a Judge President:
  Madam Justice M Leeuw
• In terms of section 178(1)(d), the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services:
  Mr R O Lamola, MP
• 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 E Barnard
  Mr M Notyesi
• In terms of section 178(1)(g), a professor of law:
  Professor E Schlemmer
• In terms of section 178(1)(h), six persons designated by the National Assembly:
  Ms N Mapisa-Ncakula, MP 
  Ms G Breytenbach, MP 
  Mr G Magwanishe, MP 
  Mr J S Malema, MP | Mr V C Xaba, MP | Mr N Singh, MP
• In terms of section 178(1)(i), four permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces:
  Ms S E Lucas, MP 
  Mr T S C Dodovu, MP 
  Mr K E Mmoiemang, MP 
  Mr A J Nyambi, MP
• In terms of section 178(1)(j), four persons designated by the President: 
  Ms S Matolo-Dlepu
  Ms D Tshepe
  Ms N Shabangu-Mndawe
  Adv. S Baloyi SC