UMP Chancellor Justice Mandisa Maya appointed as the new Deputy Chief Justice
The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) congratulates its Chancellor, Justice Mandisa Maya for being appointed as the
new Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa with effect from 1 September 2022.
Justice Mandisa Maya is 2nd Chancellor of UMP and the current President of the Supreme Court of Appeal.
The Chancellor acts as a role model and reflects the University’s values to its stakeholders and is a focal point
to ensure the high standing of the University in the wider community. The Chancellor serves as titular head of the
University with no executive powers and confers degrees and awards diplomas, certificates, and other distinctions
on behalf of the University.
“As the UMP community, we are proud to be associated with the newly appointed Deputy Chief Justice of the
Republic of South Africa, Justice Mandisa Maya. Our congratulations and best wishes to Justice Maya on her
new responsibilities. We believe that her success will continue to be an inspiration to the University of Mpumalanga
in pursuit of our Vision of being An African University leading in creating opportunities for sustainable development
through innovation” says Prof Thoko Mayekiso, UMP Vice-Chancellor.

For enquiries
Tlangelani Ubisi, Director: Stakeholder Liaison and Communication
Contacts: 076 245 9934/[email protected]
Issued by the University of Mpumalanga (UMP