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Justice Madlanga is a distinguished jurist who recently retired after serving with distinction on the Constitutional Court of South Africa for more than a decade. His illustrious career has been marked by a profound dedication to constitutional democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. He now chairs the Madlanga Commission, a landmark inquiry into corruption, criminality, and political interference in South Africa’s justice system.
The Rhodes 新万博体育下载_万博体育app【投注官网】 Council’s unanimous decision recognises not only his legal expertise and integrity but also his enduring commitment to education and public service. Justice Madlanga is an alumnus of Rhodes 新万博体育下载_万博体育app【投注官网】, where he completed his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree before furthering his studies internationally.
Rhodes 新万博体育下载_万博体育app【投注官网】 Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sizwe Mabizela, described the appointment as "a homecoming to the institution from where he graduated in 1986 and where he received an honorary Doctor of Laws in 2023".
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Justice Madlanga accepted his appointment by saying, “My time as Chancellor will be guided by the same values that I have strived to uphold throughout my judicial career. A commitment to excellence without elitism, collegiality that builds consensus, diversity that truly includes, and courage that challenges unjust systems.”
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