SA invites public comment on the nomination of a deputy chief justice.
The public, law enforcement agencies, and other organizations have been asked to submit written comments on her eligibility. On the 20th of June, she will be asked to a public interview.
Boakyewaa Lawrencia 
After the president named Justice Mandisa Maya as the next deputy chief justice, South Africa's judiciary has solicited public comment on her eligibility.
Maya is the first African-American woman to be nominated for the role.
The Judicial Service Commission stated in a statement that the judge has accepted President Cyril Ramaphosa's nomination.
"This nomination has been accepted by Justice Maya. In addition, on May 3, 2022, she submitted the obligatory JSC questionnaire as well as all of the required and standard papers for those seeking to be appointed as a judge "It was stated.
The public, law enforcement agencies, and other organizations have been asked to submit written comments on her eligibility. On the 20th of June, she will be asked for a public interview.
After becoming the first black woman to join the appeals court in 2005, Justice Maya has served as its president since 2017.
She was previously considered for the office of Chief Justice.
Justice Raymond Zondo, who was chosen by the president in March, was named to the position.
