As the only woman vying to become South Africa’s next Chief Justice, Judge Mandisa Maya certainly stands out among her male counterparts. Maya, who is President of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), was interviewed by the Judicial Services’ Commission (JSC) on Wednesday, 2 February 2022. Having watched her interview, many are rooting for Judge Maya to be the next person to head the Constitutional Court. The post was left vacant after Former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng retired in October 2021. Three other prominent jurists have their eyes set on the seat: Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, C…