JSC: Too few women judge nominees

Speaking at a news briefing to release the names of candidates recommended for judicial vacancies, and submitted to President Jacob Zuma for final approval, Fourie said the Constitution required that the bench be broadly representative of the race and gender composition of South Africa, hence the concern over women candidates. There were more women studying law, but they tended to not stay in the profession once they had graduated, making the pool of candidates smaller.

"A lot [went] into academics or became legal advisers and some don't want to continue with their careers [...] all we can do is get the message out and try and encourage women to stay in the profession," Fourie said.

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