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Why were women judges suspended yet Judge Makamu continues to serve?
The writer says justice must not only be done. Public confidence requires that the administration of justice remain worthy of trust. That does not mean surrendering to every accusation made against a judge.
South Africa
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Commentary: The unresolved misconduct complaint against Judge MS Makamu raises questions about precautionary suspension, judicial accountability and whether similar standards have been applied to male and female judges.
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- 28 words · 1 min read
- Published
- September 18, 2026
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- IOL