South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the head of the appeals court, Mandisa Maya, as the country’s deputy chief justice – becoming the first woman to occupy the position.
Her appointment is effective from 1 September.
The presidency has tweeted the announcement:
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA APPOINTS JUDGE MAYA TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT
President @CyrilRamaphosa has appointed Madam Justice Mandisa Muriel Lindelwa Maya, current President of the Supreme Court of Appeal, as Deputy Chief Justice of South Africa with effect from 1 September 2022. pic.twitter.com/9M4KtgVn2S
— Presidency | South Africa ???????? (@PresidencyZA) July 25, 2022