LAW MATTERS: Moseneke’s gracious farewell puts the judiciary first
WHEN we said goodbye to Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke on Friday, he handed down his last judgment on a subject dear to his heart — education. The judgment would have been a fitting note upon which to exit an office he has served with passion and distinction. But, although it was an excellent judgment, it was eclipsed by what followed: Moseneke’s gracious, even effusive, endorsement of the integrity of Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.I am still overwhelmed. Moseneke said that despite their "initial discomfort", he and Mogoeng had "found each other"."Each time there was a storm that swirled around this institution, you and I stood firm," Moseneke said to Mogoeng. "I can say without any fear of contradiction that your integrity has been shown to be beyond question."If it felt unfair when Moseneke was overlooked for the chief justice post in favour of Sandile Ngcobo, it was outrageous when he was overlooked a second time, when Mogoeng was appointed. Indeed, I think a big proportio...
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