# The Judicial Service Commission has recommended Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo for appointment as South Africa’s next deputy chief justice. This follows two days of interviews. Mlambo, praised for leading the country’s busiest court division and introducing the virtual “caselines” system, is seen as a strong contender. The position has been vacant since Mandisa Maya became Chief Justice in September. A final report will now go to the president, who makes the appointment.
JSC endorses Gauteng judge president Mlambo as next deputy chief justice