South African President Nominates First Female Chief Justice
The Constitutional Court of South Africa in Johannesburg.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa nominated Mandisa Maya as the country’s first female chief justice, two years after she was overlooked for the role.
If her appointment is confirmed, Maya will take over from Raymond Zondo when his term at the Constitutional Court ends on Aug. 31, according to a statement from the Presidency.