Ep #13: "The Hydra State" w/ Mbekezeli Benjamin

Just Us Under a Tree

Dan, Johan and Elisha are once again joined by Mbekezeli Benjamin of Judges Matter. https://www.judgesmatter.co.za/ We begin with a deep dive into the current make-up of the Court… who is on the bench, outstanding vacancies, and how we expect them to be filled. Mbekezeli helps us think about Acting Justices, the DCJ’s state capture commission and developments in the complaints against judges Hlophe, Parker, and Makhubele. How should judicial discipline work? In further news, Elisha outlines recent triumphs of democracy in Malawi and threats to democracy in the United States. Then, an argument preview: Dan covers an interesting lease dispute between the University of Johannesburg and Auckland Park Theological Seminary. Finally, 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. Final 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