The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) in South Africa has recommended Gerald Bloem, Mmathebe Phatshoane, and Esther Steyn to fill three vacancies on the Supreme Court of Appeal. These recommendations followed the first day of JSC hearings dedicated to the appointments. The JSC’s decision comes amidst ongoing pressure for reform within the South African judiciary. The appointments aim to address the existing workload and maintain the functioning of the Supreme Court of Appeal. Details regarding the formal swearing-in ceremony for the new judges have not yet been announced. The JSC’s process has been under scrutiny, making these appointments particularly significant for the future of judicial oversight in South Africa.