Pretoria – President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed several judges to divisions across South Africa to ensure courts have the necessary capacity to administer justice.
The Presidency announced today, Wednesday, 13 May 2026, that President Ramaphosa made the following appointments:
- Madam Justice Thandi Victoria Norman as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal, with effect from 15 May 2026, in an existing vacancy;
- Mr. Justice Bashier Vally as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal, with effect from 1 June 2026, in an existing vacancy;
- Madam Justice Leonie Windell as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal with effect from 1 June 2026 in an existing vacancy;
- Mr. Justice Aubrey Phage Ledwaba as a Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court, with effect from 15 May 2026, in an existing vacancy;
- Ms. Nolubabalo Cengani-Mbakaza as a Judge of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, Mthatha, with effect from 1 July 2026 in an existing vacancy;
- Adv Sally Ann Collett as a Judge of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, Makhanda, with effect from 1 July 2026 in an existing vacancy;
- Professor Nomthandazo Patience Ntlama-Makhanya as a Judge of the Eastern Cape Division of the Court, Makhanda, with effect from 1 August 2026, in an existing vacancy;
- Mr. Rodges Deon Barendse as a Judge of the Western Cape Division of the High Court, with effect from 1 June 2026, in an existing vacancy;
- Adv Diane Margaret Davis SC as a Judge of the Western Cape Division of the High Court, with effect from 1 July 2026, in an existing vacancy;
- Adv Ncumisa Thoko Mayosi as a Judge of the Western Cape Division of the High Court, with effect from 1 June 2026, in an existing vacancy;
- Adv Pinda Njokweni as a Judge of the Western Cape Division of the High Court, with effect from 1 June 2026, in an existing vacancy; and
- Adv Phillipa Susan Van Zyl as a Judge of the Western Cape Division of the High Court, with effect from 1 June 2026, in an existing vacancy.
President Ramaphosa wished the judges well as they assume their responsibilities.
