This year marks 100 years since women were admitted to the legal profession in South Africa, we aim to celebrate and accelerate the progress of women in law.
A defining milestone for the Judiciary of South Africa, Judge Nolubabalo Cengani-Mbakaza, Judge Sally Ann Collett, and Judge Nomthandazo Patience Ntlama-Makhanya have been appointed as permanent Judges of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court of South Africa #100more
A significant milestone for the Judiciary of South Africa, Judge Ncumisa Thoko Mayosi, Judge Diane Margaret Davis, and Judge Philippa Susan van Zyl have been appointed as permanent Judges of the Western Cape Division of the High Court of South Africa. #100more#CountMeIn
Judge Leonie Windell’s appointment to the Supreme Court of Appeal marks a significant milestone in South Africa’s judiciary, recognising more than three decades of judicial service, complex adjudication, and sustained contribution to appellate jurisprudence. #100more#CountMeIn
Judge Thandi Victoria Norman’s appointment to the Supreme Court of Appeal marks a significant milestone, reflecting a distinguished legal career and strengthening the Court’s role in shaping South Africa’s appellate legal landscape.
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Justice Katharine Mary Savage has been appointed to the Constitutional Court of South Africa by President Cyril Ramaphosa, effective 1 May 2026, a significant milestone that brings her depth of experience and judicial authority to the apex court.
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Justice Nambitha Dambuza-Mayosi, one of South Africa’s most eminent jurists & a Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal, has been appointed to the Constitutional Court, effective 1 May 2026, continuing to shape South Africa’s jurisprudence with integrity & constitutional conviction.
On 10 April, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Justices N C Dambuza-Mayosi and K M Savage to the Constitutional Court, effective 1 May 2026. A milestone that coincides with the 103rd anniversary of women practicing law in South Africa.
Here's to 103 years of marking milestones that reflect resilience, brilliance, and the pursuit of justice. For more than a century, #womeninlaw have not only shaped the profession but redefined it, opening doors, challenging norms, and setting new standards.
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“The Centenary means empowerment, support, & feminism. Irene Geffen, Constance Mary, Desiree Finca, & Justice Mandisa Maya, these amazing women represent everything I named. They paved the way for us & their efforts & progress have gone unnoticed.” #100more#CountMeIn#WomenInLaw
“The impact of the #100More campaign therefore extends beyond transformation within the legal field itself – the voices of women legal professionals are vital to isolating legislative shortfalls and effecting legal change for women in society more broadly.” #CountMeIn#WomenInLaw
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the power of giving, giving opportunities, giving visibility, and giving women the space to lead. Because when women rise, we all gain.
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“The centenary sets as a reminder that the opportunities at hand were hard earned and finding myself as a recipient of those opportunities means carrying on a legacy of women in the legal fraternity and leaving a mark for female generations to come into the space.” #100more
Welcome back to the 100More community✨
We’re excited to kick off a new year filled with purpose, powerful stories & inspiring journeys. This year, we’ll continue spotlighting impactful voices through our 100More profiles & supporting meaningful initiatives. Let’s make it count⚖️
“The centenary is an opportunity to honour women and their ability to shatter the glass ceiling in male-dominated fields. It is a culmination of the efforts of women in various legal fields.” #100more#CountMeIn#WomenInLaw
“The centenary of women in law is a celebration of courage, resilience, and progress. It reminds me of the trailblazing women who opened doors in a profession that once tried to keep them out. Our presence continues to redefine what is possible for generations to come.” #100more
“This centenary is not only about longevity but about the legacy of women whose work built equality in our profession. As we honour the past, we carry the responsibility of shaping the future generation of women in law.” #100more#CountMeIn#WomenInLaw
“To me, this is both a celebration & a reminder of the resilience & progress of those who came before me. We see this progress in the breaking down of barriers, especially for women, who fought for their place in fields like law, & more recently, technology.” #100more#CountMeIn
“The centenary, to me, presents a call to action: Women in the legal profession must continue the fight for more substantive representation and inclusive policies in the profession and wider society, and to continue lifting one another as we rise.” #100more#CountMeIn#WomenInLaw