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Nomination and selection of suitable legal practitioners to serve as JSC members and alternate members
The Legal Practice Council invites nominations of suitable legal practitioners to be considered for appointment as members of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) (for practising advocates and practising attorneys) and as alternate members, in line with the Constitution and the LPC’s amended Rule 16A. Nominations must be submitted in the required format and will not qualify if they are non-compliant or submitted late.
- Who it is for
- suitable legal practitioners (practising advocates and practising attorneys) who can be nominated to represent the legal profession on the Judicial Service Commission, and who may be nominated as alternate members
- How to act on it
- Submit the nomination by email to JSCselectioncommittee@lpc.org.za, ensuring it is in writing, signed by the nominator, includes the required details (including an acceptance letter and a CV with specified information), and is compliant and submitted by the deadline.
- Closes
- 14 August 2026
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The Council hereby issues a formal call for nominations and the selection of suitable Legal Practitioners to serve as members of the JSC as contemplated in section 178 (1) (e) and (f) and as alternate members as contemplated in section 178 (8) of the Constitution.
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17 JULY 2026
Key Takeaways
- Issued by: Legal Practice Council (LPC)
- Date of notice: 17 July 2026
- Subject: Call for nomination and selection of legal practitioners for JSC membership and alternates
- Constitution references: section 178(1)(e) and (f), and section 178(8)
- Nomination deadline: 14 August 2026 at 16h00
- Submission email: JSCselectioncommittee@lpc.org.za
- Requirements: written signed nomination; acceptance by nominated practitioner; CV not more than 1200 words with specified information
- Non-compliant or late nominations will not qualify
- Legal Practice Council
- Judicial Service Commission (JSC)
- President of South Africa
- National Council of Provinces
- Adv Pule Seleka (SC)
- Dr Llewelyn Curlewis
- Adv Craig Watt-Pringle (SC)
- Mr Martus De Wet
- Ms Nonduduzo Khanyile
- Mr Sello Phajane
- Adv Matshoge Chabedi (SC)
- Ms Pearl Arnold Mfusi
Dates
Closing Date
14 August 2026