President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed current Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya as Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa with effect from 1 September 2024, the Presidency announced on Thursday.
Maya 60, who has served as a judge for more than two decades is the current deputy chief Justice. She has served in various courts including being the president of the Supreme Court of Appeal.
She will take over from the controversial Chief Justice Raymond Zondo whose term of office ends on 31 August 2024.
Earlier this year, Ramaphosa informed the Judicial Service Commission of his intention to appoint Maya as chief justice after the end of Zondo’s term in office.
The commission assured Ramaphosa that Maya was suitable to hold office of chief Justice after interviewing her and accessing her judicial record, leadership qualities, experience and qualifications.
“President Ramaphosa appreciates the confidence expressed by the Judicial Service Commission and leaders of political parties in the suitability of the incoming Chief Justice, who can draw inspiration and support from the confidence expressed in her,” the Presidency said.
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