The work of the state capture inquiry would have been much more difficult had it not been for the investigative journalists and whistle-blowers who provided information, acting chief justice and inquiry chair Raymond Zondo said on Friday.
Zondo is the last of the four nominated candidates being interviewed by the Judicial Service Commission for the position of chief justice.
He said during the July unrest last year and for some time after that, there were threats made against judges in general and concerns voiced by judges. Zondo said he believed if SA were to have any chance of making a dent in corruption, it must ensure whistle—blowers and investigative journalists deserve protection.
If appointed chief justice, Zondo said he would consider it a very high honour and privilege. He would not see himself as a super judge, but simply a servant of the people.
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