HETN welcome JSC decision for recommending Judge Ledwaba for Deputy Judge President position

Athenkosi Mvane
15 April 2013


Higher Education Transformation Network has welcomed the decision by the Judicial Services Commission to recommend the appointment of Judge Ledwaba as Deputy Judge President of the North Gauteng High Court. 

Higher Education Transformation Network Executive Director Reginald Legoabe said they are pleased that the JSC has considered our objections against appointment of High Court Judge Cynthia Pretorius as Deputy Judge President of the North Gauteng High Court. 

Legoabe said that due to the conduct of Judge Pretorius’ conduct in the court room; they do not feel like she would be the right candidate for the Deputy Judge President position.

“Her failure to appreciate the diversity of our country and to be sensitive to the needs of the common person” Legoabe added.

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