How are judges appointed?
The judges ordinarily serve for a non-renewable term of between 12 and 15 years. The 11 judges of the Constitutional Court must be independent. They cannot be members of Parliament, of the government or of political parties. They are required to be impartial and to uphold justice for all without fear, favour or prejudice. Sections 174 to 178 of the Constitution deals with the appointment of judicial officers.
Power corrupts. I see myself not really having so much power. I see myself as somebody who is a servant to the people of this country. Therefore, I don’t have power. I only do what is expected of me, by this country, the people of this country, because I serve them. But I’ll serve them fearlessly, without favour.
