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MK Party Calls for Mandatory Lifestyle Audits for Judges, Sparks National Debate

May 8, 2025
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The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has proposed mandatory lifestyle audits for all South African judges, arguing that judicial officers should be held to the highest standards of transparency given their constitutional authority. The controversial proposal has divided public opinion, with some welcoming increased accountability while others question the party’s motives.

Judicial Transparency Demands
MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela asserted that judges wield significant power over citizens’ lives and freedoms, yet currently face less scrutiny than elected officials. “If Members of Parliament must declare assets, why shouldn’t judges?” Ndhlela questioned, adding that South Africans “deserve to know who funds judicial lifestyles” given that judges remain susceptible to bias and external influence.

The party’s proposal would require asset declarations and financial vetting for all judges across all court levels. This comes amid ongoing tensions between the judiciary and former President Jacob Zuma’s MK Party, which recently lost several court battles.

Constitutional Clash
Ndhlela further revealed plans to pursue constitutional amendments limiting judicial review of parliamentary decisions. “We believe in parliamentary sovereignty – the people’s will shouldn’t be overturned by unelected judges interpreting laws,” he stated, referencing recent Constitutional Court rulings that nullified legislation.

Mixed Public Reaction
Public response has been polarized:

  • Some citizens welcomed the proposal: “For once I agree with MK,” commented Thabo Kgatitswe

  • Others demanded reciprocal transparency: “Start with auditing MK’s leadership first,” countered Romano Margon

  • Several questioned Zuma’s own financial disclosures: “Can we see Zuma’s income sources first?” asked Pmz Nems

Judicial Independence Concerns
Legal experts warn the proposals could undermine judicial independence. “Lifestyle audits aren’t inherently problematic, but coupling them with attacks on constitutional review powers raises red flags,” noted constitutional law professor Pierre de Vos.

The debate emerges as South Africa grapples with balancing accountability and separation of powers, with the MK Party positioning itself as challenging what it calls “judicial overreach” while demanding greater scrutiny of the bench.

Additional Context:
The proposal follows the MK Party’s recent admission to South Africa’s opposition alliance and comes amid ongoing tensions between Zuma-aligned groups and the judiciary, particularly after courts overturned Zuma’s medical parole and ruled against him in multiple cases.

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