Deputy Chief Justice Archives

[MEDIA STATEMENT] Judges Matter welcomes Deputy Chief Justice Mlambo’s appointment

Judges Matter welcomes Deputy Chief Justice Mlambo’s appointment, forges to work with him and hold him accountable

[MEDIA STATEMENT] President Ramaphosa appoints Mlambo as DCJ

President Ramaphosa appoints Judge President Dunstan Mlambo as Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa

Three Judges President vie for Deputy Chief Justice – what are their chances?

Three Judges President are in the running to become South Africa’s next Deputy Chief Justice. We weigh their chances and what’s at stake.

The process of appointing the next Deputy Chief Justice

President Cyril Ramaphosa has broken with tradition by nominating three judges—Judge Presidents Dunstan Mlambo, Pule Tlaletsi, and Cagney Musi—for the role of Deputy Chief Justice, following the appointment of Chief Justice Maya in September 2024. A fourth nominee, Justice Mahube Molemela, has since withdrawn. This kicks off the formal appointment process outlined in section 174(3) of the Constitution, which includes consultation with political party leaders and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). Public interviews with the candidates will take place on 2 and 3 July 2025.

The vital role and qualities of the Deputy Chief Justice

The Deputy Chief Justice plays a vital leadership role in South Africa’s judiciary, supporting the Chief Justice, leading the Constitutional Court, chairing the Judicial Conduct Committee, and safeguarding judicial ethics and independence. This article explores the responsibilities and qualities required for the next DCJ.

[MEDIA ADVISORY] Comments on Candidates Nominated for the position of Deputy Chief Justice

Posted: 8th May 2025
By: JudgesMatter
Category: Opinions
Comment: 0

Law bodies, members of the public and all other institutions, are invited to make comments on the suitability or otherwise of the President’s nominees for appointment as the Deputy Chief Justice by no later than 27 May 2025.

President Ramaphosa needs to name South Africa’s next Deputy Chief Justice

South Africa’s judiciary faces uncertainty as the Deputy Chief Justice post remains vacant for nearly 100 days. Explore potential candidates and the urgent need for leadership.

Our most read articles of 2022

Throughout the year we write articles to share information about the JSC, the judges’ interview process, and the South African judicial system as a whole. This year was a particularly busy year for the judiciary, marked by a number of significant events, including but not limited to the Chief Justice Interviews, the Deputy Chief Justice […]