It has been brought to the attention of the Presidency Committee of the International Association of Judges (IAJ) that an ongoing delay in addressing the salaries of South Africa’s Magistrates (the Judges of the Lower Courts) has become a matter of significant concern. We understand that the issue of the remuneration of such judges remains unresolved, and is now at a critical juncture.
On September 4th 2024, the IAJ Presidency Committee issued a statement on the current situation in the country.
