The Democratic Alliance welcomes the appointment of Deputy Chief Justice Dunstan Mlambo as a crucial step in strengthening the Judiciary and the rule of law.
Justice Mlambo is an experienced and respected member of the Judiciary who has served as the Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court for 13 years. His wealth of institutional knowledge will no doubt be a great asset to the Constitutional Court.
He will play a crucial role supporting Chief Justice Maya in fulfilling her mandate to build a strong and capable judiciary. The South African Judiciary needs strong leadership now more than ever at a time when the threat of lawlessness abounds.
The DA congratulates the Deputy Chief Justice and has full confidence that his tenure in the position will be marked by great improvements in courts across the country. A capable judiciary is the cornerstone of any society based on freedom, fairness and equality, values the DA has championed and fought for since its inception 20 years ago.
The South African Constitution is celebrated across the world, and it is the responsibility of the judiciary to uphold the rights and values contained therein. During the Zuma era, a period marred by state capture and government looting, the Judiciary often stood as the sole bastion protecting our democracy.
Deputy Chief Justice Mlambo is a man of integrity, and we have full confidence that his uncompromising approach to justice and fairness will permeate throughout the Judiciary.