Pretoria: The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced its decision to recommend Justice Dunstan Mlambo, the Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court, for the role of Deputy Chief Justice. The announcement follows a rigorous interview process that took place over the past two days.
According to South African Government News Agency, the JSC has stated, “Following the public interview process, the JSC has deliberated and resolved to advise the President that Judge President D Mlambo is suitable for appointment as the Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa.” This recommendation comes after the position was left vacant when Mandisa Maya, the former Deputy Chief Justice, ascended to the role of Chief Justice following the retirement of Chief Justice Raymond Zondo last year.
In April of this year, President Cyril Ramaphosa put forward four candidates for consideration for the Deputy Chief Justice position. These candidates included Justice Dunstan Mlambo, Justice Mahube Molemela from the Supreme Court of Appeal, Justice Cagney John Musi from the Free State High Court, and Justice Lazarus Pule Tlaletsi from the Northern Cape High Court. The President further engaged in consultations with the JSC and political parties within the National Assembly regarding these nominations.