Chief Justice warns judiciary is under strain amid social media threats [SOUND]

# Chief Justice Mandisa Maya says South Africa’s judiciary is under severe strain, warning that judicial independence remains unfinished business. Speaking at the Judiciary Conference in Durban, she highlighted underfunding, staff shortages and mounting court backlogs. Maya also raised concern over social media disinformation that undermines confidence in the courts. She called for greater institutional independence and adequate resources to protect the rule of law and uphold the Constitution: