PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the Deputy Chief Justice and chairperson of the State Capture Commission of Inquiry, Raymond Zondo, as South Africa’s next Chief Justice.
The Presidency announced the appointment on Thursday afternoon.
According to a statement issued by the Presidency, Ramaphosa’s decision followed consultation with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and leaders of parties in the National Assembly on four nominees for the top post.
“In terms of the Constitution, the Chief Justice is the head of the judiciary and exercises responsibility over the establishment and monitoring of norms and standards for the exercise of the judicial functions of all courts,” the Presidency statement read.
“With Justice Zondo assuming the position of Chief Justice, the position of Deputy Chief Justice will become vacant. President Ramaphosa has accordingly indicated his intention, once the new Chief Justice assumes office, to nominate Justice Mandisa Maya for the position of Deputy Chief
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