Justice Mokgohloa’s passing described as a profound loss
Judge Mokgohloa died on Thursday following a long illness.
The Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services has mourned the loss of Supreme Court of Appeal Judge Fikile Eunice Mokgohloa, describing her passing as a profound blow to the judiciary, legal profession and the people of South Africa. Judge Mokgohloa succumbed to illness on Thursday after a prolonged battle with disease.
Chief Justice Mandisa Maya hailed Mokgohloa's significant contribution to South African jurisprudence and her unwavering dedication to the law, emphasizing that her legacy will remain an integral part of the nation's legal history. Born in Pretoria in 1961, Mokgohloa embarked on her legal journey as a candidate attorney in 1990, subsequently practicing as an attorney.
Her judicial career commenced in the Northern Cape in 2006, subsequently taking her to the KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo divisions. In 2016, she ascended to the role of Deputy Judge President. At the Supreme Court of Appeal, Mokgohloa adjudicated on matters encompassing constitutional and administrative law, traditional leadership, criminal justice and commercial disputes, and also served as the court's Deputy President in 2024.
The Office of the Chief Justice intends to release funeral and memorial arrangements in consultation with Mokgohloa's family.
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