Constitutional Court
Civil society organisation, Accountability Now says President Cyril Ramaphosa's move to appoint Justice Mandisa Maya as the new Chief Justice was welcomed.
Maya becomes the first woman to heard the judiciary, taking over from Chief Justice Raymond Zondo whose term comes ends in August.
Director Advocate Paul Hoffman said it was a very predictable appointment.
"A lot of people thought she should have been made the Chief Justice at the last round when Chief Justice (Raymond) Zondo was made our Chief Justice for a very shot period.
"Its a natural progression that the Deputy Chief Justice should become the Chief Justice," Hoffman said.
The EFF said it welcomed "this landmark decision which marks the appointment of the first African woman to lead the Constitutional Court ."
"The EFF has consistently supported Justice Maya’s nomination, recognising her as a beacon of justice and an advocate for the marginalised," the party said.
Announcing the appointment, the Presidency said that the Judicial Service Commission had assured the President of Justice Maya’s suitability to lead the judiciary in the country based on the interview, her qualifications and judicial record among other qualities.
"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."
President @CyrilRamaphosa has, in terms of Section 174(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, appointed current Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya as Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa with effect from 1 September 2024. https://t.co/vcq2lSUHER pic.twitter.com/rrXu94zvCa
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