President Jacob Zuma said he is saddened by
the passing of Former Chief Justice Pius Langa.
He died at the Millpark hospital in Johannesburg at the age of
74-years-old.
He was appointed as the country’s Chief Justice, the Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission and Head of the
Presidential Spokesperson Mac Maharaj said that
even after his retirement Justice Langa continued to serve his country and the
people of South Africa , becoming the
chairperson of the press freedom commission which sought to advance excellence
in the professional and ethical conduct of journalist and media houses.
“The country has lost one of his best legal
minds, a dedicated human rights jurist and a veteran struggle activist,” said
Maharaj.
Maharaj also added that President Zuma said that on
behalf of government and the people of South Africa, they wish to convey their
deepest condolences and that his soul my rest in peace.
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