Justice Leonard John Bozalek has been appointed as the Inspecting Judge of the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS), effective from 1 January 2026. His appointment follows the tenure of Justice Edwin Cameron, who served as Inspecting Judge since 2020. Justice. This role involves overseeing the conditions and treatment of inmates in South African correctional facilities, ensuring compliance with constitutional and legal standards.
Justice Bozalek is a retired judge of the Western Cape Division of the High Court, having served on the bench since 2003. He is well-regarded for his judicial independence and notable rulings, including a landmark decision that invalidated South Africa’s nuclear procurement deal with Russia.
His legal career spans decades, beginning as an attorney and advocate in Cape Town before his elevation to the judiciary.
Justice Bozalek’s experience and commitment to constitutionalism and accountability are expected to propagate integrity in the correctional systemthrough independent oversight
