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