PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has nominated Justice Mahube Molemela, who is currently a Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal, forJudge President of the Supreme Court of Appeal.
The position of the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal has been vacant following the appointment of Justice Maya to the position of the Deputy Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court with effect from 01 September 2022.
In a statement on Friday, The Presidency said President Ramaphosa has informed Chief Justice Raymond Zondo of his consideration to appoint Justice Molemela.
“The President has, through the Chief Justice, invited the Judicial Service Commission to advise on the suitability of Justice Molemela to hold the office of the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal,” the Presidency said.
The Presidency said that President Ramaphosa has undertaken this consultation in terms of Section 174(3) of the Constitution.
This constitutional provision sets out that the President,
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