Yvonne Mokgoro

2024 - 5 - 9

Remembering the Legacy of Yvonne Mokgoro: A Trailblazing ConCourt Justice

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🌟 Former ConCourt Justice Yvonne Mokgoro's passing leaves a legacy of legal excellence and trailblazing achievements. 🇿🇦 #JusticeYvonneMokgoro #Trailblazer

Former Constitutional Court Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, a pioneering figure in South Africa's legal history, passed away on Thursday afternoon surrounded by her family. As one of the first black members of the judiciary in the country's democratic era, Justice Mokgoro leaves behind a remarkable legacy of justice, equality, and integrity. Her son, Ithateng Mokgoro, confirmed the sad news, marking the end of an era for the nation's legal community.

Justice Yvonne Mokgoro was an academic and a revered judicial figure, known for her groundbreaking work on the bench of the Constitutional Court. Her contributions to shaping South Africa's legal landscape will be remembered for generations to come. As a trailblazer and member of the first Constitutional Court bench, she set a precedent for excellence and professionalism in the judiciary.

The news of Justice Mokgoro's passing sparked an outpouring of tributes and condolences from across the country, honoring her significant contributions to the legal field. The Mokgoro and Buffel families announced the loss, emphasizing her role as a beloved figure in their lives and in the broader legal community.

In her passing, Justice Yvonne Mokgoro leaves a void in the realm of justice and law, but her legacy of courage, dedication, and wisdom will continue to inspire future generations of legal professionals in South Africa and beyond.

🌟 Former ConCourt Justice Yvonne Mokgoro was a true trailblazer, paving the way for future generations of black judicial figures in South Africa. Let us remember her remarkable contributions to justice and equality. 🇿🇦 #JusticeYvonneMokgoro #Trailblazer

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Retired former ConCourt Justice Yvonne Mokgoro passes on (Johannesburg Sunday World)

One of SA's legal icons, retired Constitutional Court Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, has passed on this afternoon in hospital.

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Former ConCourt Judge Yvonne Mokgoro passes on - SABC News ... (SABC News)

Former Constitutional Court Judge Justice Yvonne Mokgoro has died. She was 73. Her son Ithateng Mokgoro confirmed to the SABC that the Justice passed away ...

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Academic and former ConCourt Justice Yvonne Mokgoro dies (The South African)

One of the first black members of the judiciary in the country's first democratic government Yvonne Mokgoro has died.

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Former ConCourt Justice Yvonne Mokgoro dies (Independent Online)

Former Constitutional Court Justice Yvonne Mokgoro has died, as confirmed by her loved ones on Thursday evening.

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Former ConCourt Justice Yvonne Mokgoro has died (News24)

Former Constitutional Court Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, 73, died in hospital on Thursday afternoon surrounded by her family.

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Former Chief Justice Yvonne Mokgoro dies (Daily Maverick)

The Mokgoro and Buffel families have announced "with great sadness the passing this afternoon of their beloved sister, mother, grandmother and former ...

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Member of first Constitutional Court, justice Yvonne Mokgoro dies (TimesLIVE)

Former Constitutional Court judge Yvonne Mokgoro died in a Johannesburg hospital on Thursday afternoon. The family said Mokgoro was involved in a car ...

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Breaking: Retired ConCourt Justice Yvonne Mokgoro dies in car ... (Citizen)

South Africa's first black woman judge at the Constitutional Court died in hospital surrounded by her family.

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Trailblazing former Concourt justice Yvonne Mokgoro dies (Scrolla.Africa)

Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, a trailblazer, was a member of the first Constitutional Court bench and its first black woman judge. Even after her retirement in ...

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Retired former ConcCourt Justice Yvonne Mokgoro dies (eNCA)

JOHANNESBURG - Former Constitutional Court Judge Yvonne Mokgoro has died. · She suffered multiple injuries in a serious car crash near Kimberley, in the Northern ...

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Member of first Constitutional Court, justice Yvonne Mokgoro dies (HeraldLIVE)

Former Constitutional Court judge Yvonne Mokgoro died in a Johannesburg hospital on Thursday afternoon. The family said Mokgoro was involved in a car ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns passing of retired Constitutional ... (South African Government)

On behalf of Government, President Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to Prof Job Mokgoro and the late Justice's immediate and extended family, as well as ...

DA mourns the passing of Justice Yvonne Mokgoro (Polity.org)

The DA extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Justice Yvonne Mokgoro. Her passing is a profound loss for South Africa, ...

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President mourns passing of retired ConCourt Justice Yvonne ... (South African Government News Agency)

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness at the passing of retired Constitutional Court Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, who was also an esteemed member of ...

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Yvonne Mokgoro hailed for contribution to SA's democracy (Business Day)

President Cyril Ramaphosa led tributes on Friday to retired Constitutional Court justice Yvonne Mokgoro, after her death on Thursday.

DA mourns the passing of Justice Yvonne Mokgoro (Democratic Alliance)

The DA extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Justice Yvonne Mokgoro. Her passing is a profound loss for South Africa, ...

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Judges Matter mourns the loss of retired Justice Yvonne Mokgoro ... (Judges Matter)

Judges Matter joins millions of South Africans in mourning the passing of retired Constitutional Court Justice Yvonne Mokgoro.

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Mandela Rhodes Foundation mourns the passing of former Trustee ... (The Mandela Rhodes Foundation)

Shortly after the end of apartheid, Justice Mokgoro was appointed by President Mandela to the newly formed Constitutional Court of South Africa, becoming the ...

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Tributes pour in for former ConCourt judge Yvonne Mokgoro (eNCA)

She died at the age of 73 after suffering multiple injuries in a serious car crash near Kimberley in April last year. Several setbacks in her recovery ...

Condolences for Justice Yvonne Mokgoro (Polity.org)

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness at the passing of retired Constitutional Court Justice and Esteemed Member of the Order of the Baobab Yvonne ...

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Member of first Constitutional Court, justice Yvonne Mokgoro dies (SowetanLIVE)

Former Constitutional Court judge Yvonne Mokgoro died in a Johannesburg hospital on Thursday afternoon. The family said Mokgoro was involved in a car ...

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