The upcoming elevation of Justice Maya represents a historic change in South Africa’s judicial landscape, instilling hope and empowerment for women across the nation. South Africa’s judiciary is about to witness a pioneering moment as Mandisa Maya prepares to become the first black woman to preside over the Constitutional Court. Maya’s appointment as Chief Justice, effective August 31, 2024, follows her groundbreaking role as the first woman to head the Supreme Court of Appeal. President Cyril Ramaphosa recognized Maya’s potential to contribute to the transformation of the judiciary, calling her ascent to the apex court a beacon of determination and transformation towards gender equality.
