The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Mr Ronald Lamola, has appointed 43 Regional Magistrates for various regional divisions across the country. Their appointment is with effect from 1 May 2023.
The appointment process is prescribed in legislation and is a lengthy process, comprising the following steps -
- Vacancies are identified and confirmed against the judicial establishment and funded posts;
- Advertisements follow thereafter;
- Applications are processed;
- Shortlisting is done;
- Interviews are held;
- Recommendations are made by the Magistrates Commission after the conclusion of the interviews, and
- The recommendations are submitted to the Minister of Justice for his consideration and appointment.
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