Dr Mgoqi said he was “surprised and most honoured” by the nomination to become SA’s next Chief Justice.
Pretoria – Chairperson of AYO Technology Solutions, Dr Wallace Mgoqi, said he was “surprised and most honoured” by the nomination to become South Africa’s next Chief Justice, replacing the incumbent Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
“We have one of the most advanced Constitutions in the world and protecting it would be my sworn and paramount duty. I am appreciative of the Restoration Foundation for their commendation, and to President Ramaphosa for incepting such an inclusive process that invites public participation. It is an advancement for the democratic progression of our people.”
Mgoqi is a former manager of the City of Cape Town and the former Chief Land Claims Commissioner on the Restitution of Land Rights, dealing with land claims over a period of eight years. “He holds BA Soc Science and LLB degrees, postgraduate qualifications from Harvard University , the Development Lawyers Course of the International Development Law Institute in Rome and three honorary doctorates.”
“Dr Mgoqi received the rare honour of having a community deciding to rename their settlement or suburb after him, in recognition of his commitment and self-sacrifice to their cause: Uitkyk became Wallacedene in Kraaifontein in Cape Town – which today is a thriving community of more than ten thousand people," the foundation added in motivation.
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