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A case of deja vu? Justice Mandisa Maya’s interview for Deputy Chief Justice

A case of deja vu? Justice Mandisa Maya’s interview for Deputy Chief Justice

Having recently been interviewed for the higher position of Chief Justice, Justice Mandisa Maya’s interview next week might be perceived as a case of deja vu, or worse still, a complete waste of time? To answer this question, it might be useful to look at what the role of Deputy Chief Justice entails and what qualities Maya brings to the job.

The JSC’s uneven line of questioning on judicial transformation

The JSC’s uneven line of questioning on judicial transformation

Section 174 (2) of the Constitution of South Africa, which may be referred to as the “transformation clause” stipulates that the need for the judiciary to “reflect broadly the racial and gender composition of South Africa must be considered” when judges are appointed. The contentious nature of the provision was captured in a question that […]