Zuko Komisa
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced its recommendation of Justice Dunstan Mlambo, the current Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court, for the vacant position of Deputy Chief Justice. The decision follows a two-day public interview process.
In a brief social media statement, the JSC confirmed, “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.”
The esteemed position has been empty since Mandisa Maya ascended to Chief Justice last year, succeeding the retired Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.
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.#JSCinterviews #ocj_rsa #JudiciaryRSA pic.twitter.com/53eKa3NoNG
— RSAJudiciary (@OCJ_RSA) July 3, 2025
Back in April of this year, President Cyril Ramaphosa put forward four candidates for the role, initiating consultations with both the JSC and political parties in the National Assembly.
The other nominees included:
- Justice Mahube Molemela, President of the Supreme Court of Appeal
- Justice Cagney John Musi, Judge President of the Free State High Court
- Justice Lazarus Pule Tlaletsi, Judge President of the Northern Cape High Court
The recommendation now awaits President Ramaphosa’s final decision on the appointment.
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