Ep #13: "The Hydra State" w/ Mbekezeli Benjamin
Dan, Johan and Elisha are once again joined by Mbekezeli Benjamin of Judges Matter. https://www.judgesmatter.co.za/\n\nWe begin with a deep dive into the current make-up of the Court\u2026 who is on the bench, outstanding vacancies, and how we expect them to be filled. \n\nMbekezeli helps us think about Acting Justices, the DCJ\u2019s state capture commission and developments in the complaints against judges Hlophe, Parker, and Makhubele. How should judicial discipline work?\n\nIn further news, Elisha outlines recent triumphs of democracy in Malawi and threats to democracy in the United States.\n\nThen, an argument preview: Dan covers an interesting lease dispute between the University of Johannesburg and Auckland Park Theological Seminary.\n\nFinally, two of the messiest areas in our law: Johan recaps Sithole, where the court again confronts the apartheid-era marriage system. Dan then recaps the 7-hour Qwelane argument, on how to deal with homophobic hate-speech. \n\nFinal mix and master and outro by Daniel Basckin. Check out Dan's new EP: 'What Do You Hear Underwater' https://ditto.fm/what-do-you-hear-underwater