He said despite the criticism often levelled against the judiciary by ministers and other Members of Parliament that it’s overreaching, the Constitution makes a clear distinction between their roles.
CAPE TOWN - Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has defended the role of the judiciary while the country is between governments.
On Thursday, Zondo handed over the lists of names of designated members of the National Assembly and provincial legislatures to Parliament, saying he would announce a date for the first sitting “pretty soon.” “You will hear whether it’s members of Parliament, or members of the executive complain about the judiciary and saying it’s overreaching, it’s usurping their powers, it’s not staying in its lane.”
“The separation of powers, you would wonder why a member of a judiciary would sit and preside over the legislature - it’s our model of the separation of powers.”
Ewn News News Eyewitness News Eye Witness News Latest News News Today Ewn South Africa Ewn-News Primedia+ Primedia Plus Prime Media Plus
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Parliament's George to receive list of National Assembly members from Chief Justice ZondoWith this handover, changes will not be permitted to party lists for another year.
Read more »
Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, like Zondo, has a heavy burdenIn a democracy facing unprecedented challenges, the Chief Justice shoulders the weight of preserving constitutional freedoms.
Read more »
Zondo's tenure as Chief Justice ends in just over 3 months - SABC NewsChief Justice Raymond Zondo has just more than three months left in office, before retiring.
Read more »
The turbulent waters Justice Maya must navigate as SA's next Chief JusticeEditorial | The turbulent waters Justice Maya must navigate as SA's next Chief Justice
Read more »
JSC interviews Justice Mandisa Maya for Constitutional Court Chief Justice positionJustice Mandisa Maya will face a JSC interview for the position of Chief Justice.
Read more »
'We will never forget her contribution': Chief justice pays tribute to Justice Yvonne Mokgoro'We will never forget her contribution': Chief justice pays tribute to Justice Yvonne Mokgoro
Read more »