Zille on nomination of new Chief Justice

I have today received a letter from President Zuma asking for the DA's comments on the suitability of Mr. Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng for the position of Chief Justice.

The President has asked for my comments and response by the 24th of August 2011.

The DA will now carefully consider the track record, jurisprudence, and past commitment to the independence of the judiciary of Mr. Justice Mogoeng.

In addition, given the proposed expanded functions and office of the Chief Justice within the new legislative framework of our courts, any nominee for the position of Chief justice will need to have clearly displayed superior administrative and financial skills in his or her career to date.

We will discuss and debate the President's nominee internally before we comment on Mr. Justice Mogoeng's suitability for the office of Chief Justice.

Statement issued by Helen Zille, Leader of the Democratic Alliance, August 16 2011

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