President Zuma appoints four Constitutional Court judges
President Jacob Zuma has in accordance with section 174(4) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, appointed the following judges to the Constitutional Court:
- Judge Sisi Sibongile Virginia Khampepe
- Judge Christopher Nyaole Jafta
- Judge Johan Coenraad Froneman, and,
- Judge President Mogoeng Thomas Reetsang Mogoeng
The four retiring Justices are:
- Chief Justice Pius Langa
- Justice Yvonne Mokgoro
- Justice Kate O' Regan
- Justice Albie Sachs
On the 1st of October 2009, President Zuma announced the appointment of Justice Sandile Ngcobo as the new Chief Justice of South Africa, Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo assumes office on Monday 12 October 2009.
President Zuma wishes the newly appointed four judges a successful term in the Constitutional court. The President also paid tribute to the four outgoing judges for their selfless contribution to the legal fraternity, the development of South Africa's constitutional democracy and the upholding of the rule of law.
"As a Nation we are indeed eternally grateful at their dedication and leadership of such an important institution of our democracy. It is our hope that as the Honorable Justices retire and take time to reflect on their years in the bench, we can still draw guidance from their wisdom and experience on the many challenges that still face our young democracy", says President Zuma.