South Africa's first female Chief Justice, Mandisa Maya, assumes office in September.

South Africa's first female Chief Justice, Mandisa Maya, assumes office in September, breaking a glass ceiling in the country's judiciary. A trailblazer with over 15 years in the Supreme Court of Appeal, Maya's appointment as president of the Constitutional Court marks a significant milestone in the nation's history. Her leadership and commitment to justice are expected to benefit South Africa's constitutional democracy and society.