Weighing in on the recommendation, Madonsela pointed out the decision on who would be the next chief justice would be made by the president alone, and he is not bound by the recommendation.
Former public protector Thuli Madonsela said appointing a chief justice is different to appointing a Supreme Court of Appeal president. File photo.Former public protector Thuli Madonsela sparked debate — and criticism from some — on social media after her statement on the recommendation that Supreme Court of Appeal president Mandisa Maya be appointed chief justice.
She was one of four candidates to be interviewed. The other three were acting chief justice Raymond Zondo, Constitutional Court justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga and Gauteng judge president Dunstan Mlambo. She added that appointing a chief justice is different to appointing a Supreme Court of Appeal president.
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