JSC endorses Mandisa Maya as SA’s next Chief Justice

Maya, born in the Eastern Cape in 1964, will be the first woman to be appointed to the position, after becoming the first woman judge to serve as the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal . Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya talks about the hurdles confronting judges in South Africa. She mentions inadequate safety measures in courts and substandard employment conditions as pressing issues requiring attention.

“Following the interview for Deputy President of the Supreme Court of Appeal, the Judicial Service Commission has resolved to advise the President, that Justice D Zondi is suitable for appointment to the position of Deputy President of the SCA,” said the JSC. Following the interview for Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, the JSC has resolved to advise the President, that Deputy Chief Justice M M L Maya is suitable for appointment to the position of Chief Justice.“The safety of our court buildings and personnel which must be prioritised. Our courts are not safe… There are many stories of judicial officers who have been attacked in the courts of law where one is supposed to be safest.

“The Judiciary needs to finally establish a functional judges wellness programme and this is one that the magistrates have got right. They have fully functional wellness programme,” Maya said.“Justice Maya will contribute to the ongoing transformation process of the Judiciary.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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