Zondo thanks retiring Justices Khampepe and Jafta for their service - After 12 years serving at the apex court, Sisi Khampepe and Chris Jafta have retired from office
“I wish to express our deep appreciation to Justice Khampepe for her selfless service to the people of South Africa, for her commitment to the rule of law, the independence of the judiciary, for her role in strengthening our constitutional democracy during her term of office as a Justice of the Constitutional Court,” said Zondo in a statement.
Highlights of Khampepe’s career include her appointment by President Nelson Mandela as one of the Commissioners of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 1995. She also held an overview role in the elections in Zimbabwe and Uganda in 2004 and 2006, respectively. for 15 months for violating the authority of the court and repeatedly attacking the dignity of the judiciary.
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