Judge John Hlophe, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane Among Nominations For The Chief Justice Post

WESTERN Cape Judge President John Hlophe and Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane have been nominated for the chief justice post.

During the weekend, lobby group SA Natives Forum confirmed in a statement that it had, together with the Black Lawyers Association and Democracy in Action, nominated Hlophe and Mkhwebane.

But the frontrunners in the race to become chief justice are reportedly Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, Supreme Court of Appeal President Mandisa Maya, Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo and Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga.

The names of those nominated for the position of Chief Justice are expected to be published on the Presidency’s website early next week.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the public to submit names of suitable candidates.

The term of the office of the incumbent will end on the 11th of this month.

A nominee for the position of Chief Justice must have experience both as a legal