The post has officially been vacant since former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng’s term ended in October, but he took long leave in May last year, leaving the apex court without a permanent head.
South Africa-Palestinian academic Haidar Eid has written the following letter to Chief Justice Dr Mogoeng Mogoeng following his participation in a webinar organised by the right wing Israeli newspaper, the Jerusalem Post
President Cyril Ramaphosa has made the unpopular request that we as a nation have input and make recommendations before he appoints the new chief justice.