Chief Justice

PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the public to nominate the next chief justice of South Africa.

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng’s term comes to an end on October 11.

The inclusion of the public is a first for the country since the dawn of democracy. The decision was made by the president after consulting the Judicial Service Commission and the leader of parties represented in the National Assembly.

A panel of eminent persons with relevant experience will shortlist between three and five candidates from those who have been nominated.