From Albert Luthuli to Navi Pillay: These are SA’s Nobel Peace Prize winners
From Albert Luthuli’s 1960 award to the joint 1993 prize for Nelson Mandela and FW de Klerk, South Africans have played a significant role in the Nobel Peace Prize’s history.
Chief Justice Mandisa Maya lauded Judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay for receiving the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, describing her as a source of pride for South Africa. Maya spoke on behalf of the Judiciary to extend congrats to Pillay, recognizing her remarkable contributions to peace, international law, and the protection of human rights.
Pillay's illustrious career showcases her unwavering commitment to justice, human dignity, human rights, and the rule of law. From her early days in the South African Judiciary to her influential role in international justice, Maya highlighted how Pillay's work has significantly strengthened accountability and advanced the protection of fundamental rights.
Maya emphasized that Pillay's achievements underscore the crucial role jurists can play in promoting justice beyond national borders, inspiring current and future generations of judges to uphold independence, integrity, courage, and fidelity to the law.
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