Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, has appointed the country’s first female chief justice, named Mandisa Maya.
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| President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, appoint first female chief justice, Mandisa Maya |
The Presidency described the move as “a significant milestone for the country.”
According to Reuters via VOA: “South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday named Mandisa Maya as the first female chief justice, effective on September 1, following consultations with the Judicial Service Commission.
This is a significant milestone for the country, the presidency said.”
