Mumcy Dlamini appointed acting chief justice
Judge Dlamini becomes the first woman to hold the judiciary's top post after King Mswati III's appointment.
High Court Judge Mumcy Dlamini has become the first woman to serve as acting Chief Justice of Eswatini. His Majesty King Mswati III appointed her to the position, filling the vacancy left by the death of Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala.
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Prince Simelane announced the appointment, and Attorney-General Sifiso Mashampu Khumalo presided over the swearing-in ceremony. Her husband, retired Supreme Court Judge Majahenkaba James Dlamini, attended the event.
Majahenkaba Dlamini, who previously served as Attorney-General and helped develop the 2005 Constitution, witnessed his wife's historic elevation. She now leads the Judiciary during a period of transition.
Why it mattersJudge Mumcy Dlamini's appointment as acting Chief Justice is a significant milestone for women in Eswatini's legal profession.