Mandisa Maya Appointed as South Africa's First Female Chief Justice
South African judge Mandisa Maya is the first woman appointed as Chief Justice by President Cyril Ramaphosa. She will take over from Raymond Zondo in August. Maya's appointment follows her previous nomination and marks a significant milestone for female representation in South Africa.
South African judge Mandisa Maya was appointed as the first female Chief Justice of the country by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The 60-year-old will succeed Raymond Zondo, whose term ends in August.
This historic appointment followed consultations with the Judicial Service Commission and political parties.
Despite missing out on the chief justice role previously in 2022, Maya, currently Zondo's deputy, has now secured the top position.
South Africa, known for its progressive constitution and high female participation in public life, has more than 40 percent of lawmakers who are women, including the National Assembly speaker and her deputy.