University of Pretoria professor of international law Dire Tladi has been nominated as South Africa's candidate to serve as a judge in the International Court of Justice.
eyond his nomination, Tladi has demonstrated exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to the field of international law.
Tladi serves as president of the South African Branch of the International Law Association and is an executive member of the International Law Association. “Among his notable achievements, Prof Tladi leads the Future Africa Research Chair in Global Equity established in March 2023. The chair's primary objective is to pursue multi-perspective strategies for global equity, with a particular focus on addressing equity issues in Africa. It aims to identify the challenges hindering progress on the continent and chart innovative pathways to overcome them,” she said.
Swart said Tladi has also held several key positions within the field of international law, including serving as chair of the International Law Commission, an organ of the UN renowned for its contributions to the ICJ. “He has provided his invaluable expertise as the legal adviser of the South African mission in New York and as a special adviser to the South African foreign minister.“His appointment would significantly contribute to the advancement of international law and the pursuit of global justice.”
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