Mogoeng was the fourth chief justice of SA since the dawn of democracy in 1994.
Freddy Mavunda
Mogoeng Mogoeng has been described as a leader who served with integrity as many reflected on his time as chief justice on his last day of office on Monday.Mogoeng was, according to the Constitutional Courtthanked Mogoeng for his outstanding leadership through which he advanced accountability.Following a decade of outstanding service and leadership, chief justice Mogoeng leaves a rich legacy for our democratic culture, our judiciary, the legal profession and ordinary South Africans.
“Chief justice Mogoeng’s leadership inspired a judiciary that was fearless in holding those in power to account and empathetic to the plight of individuals and groups in our society. “This has deepened international regard for SA jurisprudence, for the integrity, effectiveness and efficiency of our democratic institutions, and for the separation of powers enshrined in our constitution,” said the president.
The IFP also thanked Mogoeng and conveyed well wishes to the next chief justice, who has not yet been appointed. A man who took an oath and served with integrity. Have a blessed journey Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. Re ikganya ka wena.
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