President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Mandisa Maya as a South Africa’s new chief justice which will take effect September 1. Presidency announced this on Thursday.
This
comes after Ramaphosa’s consultation, in accordance with the Constitutional
prescripts, with JSC and the leaders of political parties represented in the
National Assembly
Maya
will be the first woman to be appointed to the position, after becoming the
first woman judge to serve as the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal.
She
will be taking over Raymond Zondo whose term comes to an end in August 31.
Done By: Elona Sibunzi
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