Elizabeth Baartman

LLM usage October 10 2026 12:54 20261010125406 Elizabeth Dorothy Baartman (born 3 December 1960) is a South African judge and lawyer. She has served as a judge of the Western Cape High Court since 2009 and was appointed to the Supreme Court of Appeal in 2024. She previously worked as a prosecutor, magistrate, senior state advocate and director of the People's Family Law Centre. She studied law at the University of the Western Cape and was admitted as an advocate in 1993. Quotes Once I applied my mind to it, I could not see the point [of continuing] and I resigned [from the NPA]. JSC Interviews Judge Elizabeth Baartman, Judges Matter. I have never been one to shy away from a challenge. Judge Colin Lamont withdraws application for Appeals Court position, Polity. I do not agree. I was ready then and I am even more ready now to take up a permanent position in the SCA. Judge Colin Lamont withdraws application for Appeals Court position, Polity. That must, with respect, show a consistency to get it right the first time. JSC Interviews Judge Elizabeth Baartman, Judges Matter. Judicial activism was permissible as long as we stay within the bounds of the law. JSC Interviews Judge Elizabeth Baartman, Judges Matter. External links JSC Interviews Judge Elizabeth Baartman — Judges Matter Elizabeth Baartman — Supreme Court of Appeal Aspirant judge wins battle with NPA — Mail & Guardian Judge Colin Lamont withdraws application for Appeals Court position — Polity Category:Women judges Category:South African legal scholars