Special Ceremonial Sitting for Chief Justice Raymond Zondo

Chief Justice Zondo’s tenure has been marked by his significant contributions to the judiciary and his leadership during a pivotal period in South Africa's history.

The Constitutional Court is set to hold a special ceremonial sitting on Wednesday morning, August 21, 2024, to honor Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, who is stepping down from his role at the end of August after 27 years of service to the judiciary.

Final Judgment: Chief Justice Zondo is expected to hand down his final judgment during this sitting.

Attendees: The event will feature Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, Justices of the Constitutional Court, various judicial officers, and representatives from the Executive, Parliament, and the legal profession.

Career Highlights of Chief Justice Zondo:

Early Career: Justice Zondo began his legal career serving articles under anti-Apartheid activist Victoria Mxenge before her assassination.

Practicing Attorney: He practiced law in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal before transitioning to the judiciary.

Judicial Appointments:

1997: Appointed as a Judge of the Labour Court.

1999: Became a Judge of the then Transvaal Provincial Division of the High Court.

2000 - 2010: Served as Judge-President of the Labour Appeal Court and Labour Court.

2012: Appointed as a Constitutional Court Justice.

2017: Became Deputy Chief Justice.

2018: Chaired the State Capture Commission (Zondo Commission).

2022: Appointed Chief Justice of South Africa.

Chief Justice Zondo’s tenure has been marked by his significant contributions to the judiciary and his leadership during a pivotal period in South Africa's history. His final sitting will be a notable conclusion to a distinguished career.