Mandisa Maya appointed as South Africa's first woman Chief Justice

South Africa gets first woman chief justice

South African judge Mandisa Maya was appointed chief justice by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday, becoming the first woman to secure the role.

South Africa Appoints First Female Chief Justice: A Historic Milestone

South Africa Appoints First Female Chief Justice: A Historic Milestone In a historic move, South Africa has named Mandisa Maya as its first female chief justice, marking a significant milestone in the country's judicial history.President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Maya's appointment, highlighting her impressive career and commitment to justice. Currently the deputy chief justice, Maya will succeed Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, who is retiring, on…

South Africa appoints a woman as chief justice for the first time

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa appointed its first female chief justice on Thursday. President Cyril Ramaphosa named Mandisa Maya, the current deputy chief justice, as the country’s new most senior judge. Her term is due to start on Sept. 1, when she will replace Chief Justice Raymond Zondo as the head of […]

South Africa gets first female chief justice

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday named a woman, Mandisa Maya, as South Africa’s next chief justice. The newly appointed chief justice of the federation assumes office on September 1, after the term of Chief Justice Raymond Zondo ends on August 31. Mandisa Maya’s appointment is considered a significant milestone for South Africa, which will have a woman for the first time as head of the country’s judiciary. Maya, 60 years old, is the current…

South Africa appoints first female chief justice

Mandisa Maya 60, is current deputy chief justice and has served in various courts during her career spanning over 2 decades - Anadolu Ajansı

Mandisa Maya to become SA’s first female chief justice

Raymond Zondo’s deputy officially takes over on September 1