South Africa's Judiciary Faces Historic Leadership Transition in 2024

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South Africa's Judiciary Faces Historic Leadership Transition in 2024
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In 2024, South Africa's judiciary will face a historic leadership transition as three of the top four positions in the judicial hierarchy will have new incumbents. Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and a judge from the Supreme Court of Appeal are due to retire, while the Deputy Chief Justice may also vacate their position. This will be the most rapid change in judicial leadership since 1994.

In 2024, South Africa 's judiciary will face a historic leadership transition as three of the top four positions in the judicial hierarchy will have new incumbents. Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and a judge from the Supreme Court of Appeal are due to retire, while the Deputy Chief Justice may also vacate their position.

This will be the most rapid change in judicial leadership since 1994.

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