Bheki Maphalala

Bheki Maphalala

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Bheki Maphalala was a prominent judicial leader who served as the Chief Justice of Eswatini from 2015 until his passing on September 10, 2023. Known for his contributions to regional judicial cooperation, he was the first liSwati to be permanently appointed to the Supreme Court and later became the first to hold the position of Chief Justice. Maphalala played a key role in the Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices' Forum, advocating for judicial independence and addressing contemporary challenges such as human rights and electoral justice.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
107,328
Power
212$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 1 8.00 0.20% +0% 53,771,296 107,328 $106,000 212$
Totals 1 53,771,296 107,328 $106,000 212$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala was described as a distinguished judicial leader who strengthened judicial institutions and regional cooperation. 8

The Standard: CJ Koome mourns Eswatini counterpart Maphalala