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