As Moseneke steps down, he assures SA of judiciary’s safety in Mogoeng’s hands
AS HE bowed out of office on Friday, Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke said the judiciary was safe in the hands of Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.The period leading up to the appointment of Mogoeng — after Moseneke was overlooked despite overwhelming support — was one of the most tense for SA’s judiciary and the justices of the Constitutional Court.On Friday, at Moseneke’s farewell function at the Constitutional Court, both of them spoke of the importance of putting the institution first — in an unprecedented public affirmation of the unity of the judiciary and its highest court.Moseneke said despite their "initial discomfort", he and Mogoeng had "found each other"."Each time there was a storm that swelled around this institution, you and me stood firm," he said to Mogoeng. "I can say without any fear of contradiction that your integrity has been shown to be beyond question."Earlier Mogoeng said Moseneke did not "throw tantrums" when he was overlooked, despite being "unquestionab...
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