Why did Zuma ignore Bess Nkabinde for deputy chief justice, Julius Malema asks
The President says he has chosen Justice Raymond Zondo, and is consulting political parties and Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng about the appointment
The EFF wants President Jacob Zuma to reconsider his selection of Justice Raymond Zondo as the deputy chief justice of SA‚ in favour of Justice Bess Nkabinde. The position of deputy chief justice became vacant as a result of the retirement of Dikgang Moseneke. Zuma said on Friday he had chosen Justice Zondo and was consulting political parties as well as Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng about the appointment. Justice Zondo has served as a judge of the Constitutional Court since 2012 and has previously served as judge president of the labour appeal court. On Tuesday, EFF leader Julius Malema said he had written to Zuma to overturn the decision. "We are not opposed to Justice Zondo as a judge. As a matter of fact‚ we have great confidence in him. However‚ it is our strong-held view that a chance must be given to a black woman to inspire and advance the gender struggle against patriarchy."
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