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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Former Eastern Cape judge president Temba Sangoni died in Johannesburg on Tuesday after a short illness, according to his family.<\/p>\n

President Cyril Ramaphosa said the death of Sangoni was a devastating loss to his family and immediate community and was a profound loss to the judiciary and the country’s legal heritage.<\/p>\n

\u201cJudge Sangoni lived for justice and the improvement of the material conditions of communities in the Eastern Cape and elsewhere through constitutionally sound, progressive jurisprudence.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnder his leadership, the judiciary in the Eastern Cape also applied its mind collectively and individually to matters pertaining to the development of this economically vital province,\u201d Ramaphosa said.<\/p>\n

The office of the chief justice said Sangoni\u2019s illustrious career was marked by his profound commitment to the rule of law and the transformation of South Africa\u2019s legal landscape.<\/p>\n

Appointed as judge president of the Eastern Cape High Court, he served with distinction until his retirement in 2017, leaving an indelible legacy in the annals of the country’s legal system.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis leadership was instrumental in addressing systemic challenges within the Eastern Cape judiciary, including case flow management and access to justice in historically marginalised regions such as Mthatha.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeyond the bench, judge Sangoni was a respected senior traditional leader of the Qokolweni-Zimbane Traditional Council in Mthatha, bridging the realms of customary law and constitutional democracy,\u201d the office said.<\/p>\n

It said his life was a testament to the ideals of justice, humility and service, principles he upheld as one of the three executors of Nelson Mandela\u2019s estate, alongside George Bizos SC and justice Dikgang Moseneke.<\/p>\n

\u201cJudge Sangoni\u2019s legacy is etched not only in the judgments he delivered but in the lives he touched and the dignity he brought to the profession. We are poorer for his passing but richer for his contributions,\u201d chief justice Mandisa Maya said.<\/p>\n

Details regarding memorial services will be communicated in due course<\/p>\n

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