Judge Mogoeng is going to be questioned by the Judicial Services Commission to determine his eligibility to be appointed the Chief Justice this Saturday. The Chief Justice has a huge role to play in the Constitutional Court, and many do not appreciate that once appointed, that he or she will influence the direction of the Court over the next 10 to 15 years – so it is a very important decision, and it is very important that everybody has their say, and the best person for the job is chosen.

It appears, from the reactions of parties like NADEL as well as the various Bar Councils that there are many who do not believe that Judge Mogoeng is the correct choice and particularly in light of some of his judgments, or lack thereof, in cases involving homosexuality as well as violence against women and it will be very interesting to see what developments take place in this regard and how his interviews on Saturday proceed.