Three opposition parties on Tuesday urged President Jacob Zuma to reconsider his nomination for chief justice and give the job to Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke.
In a joint statement, the Democratic Alliance, the Congress of the People and the Independent Democrats said Moseneke was "a more suitable candidate" and a "wise and humble jurist" with a fierce commitment to the independence of the judiciary.
They said Moseneke had effectively been an understudy for the post for the past four years. "He has worked closely with Chief Justice Pius Langa, gaining even deeper experience in relation to the Constitution that Moseneke himself was involved in drafting. Justice Moseneke has been groomed for the position of chief justice for four years and has all the experience required for it. He is a judge of impeccable standing, and has a proven track record of fierce commitment to judicial independence."
Source: Mail & Guardian
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