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Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela, who presided over the murder trial of goalkeeper Senzo Mayiwa was suspended in July. Phill Magakoe/Gallo Images via Getty Images

Suspension of two South African judges has opened up debates about bad working conditions and poor delivery of justice

The challenges facing South African judges have been well documented for decades. They include the high number of unfilled vacancies and poor working conditions.
Judge President of South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal, Mandisa Maya. Simphiwe Nkwali (Photo by Gallo Images / The Times via GettyImages)

Justice Maya’s support for African languages in South Africa’s courts is a positive sign

It is important to embrace all the nation’s languages in a multilingual and multicultural society. This will ensure they are used, developed and mainstreamed.

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