Retiring Chief Justice Zondo recalls challenges and disappointments in his career

A farewell dinner was held in the outgoing Chief Justice’s honour in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, on Tuesday night.

JOHANNESBURG - Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has spoken of the challenges of his career in a moving address ahead of his retirement at the end of August.

Speaking at his official farewell dinner, Zondo told those in attendance that it had not been an easy road and that he had faced challenges and endured disappointment but encouraged others in similar circumstances to persevere. Zondo further honed in on efforts to achieve institutional independence of the judiciary, which he identified as a priority in his interview for Chief Justice.

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