In this Third Segment in a series of 8 interview videos, Judge President of the Western Cape High Court, Justice Mandlakayise Hlophe, takes us through his early life on the Bench. We cover:
- what triggered his move to the Bench – The Black Lawyers Association connection
- a little anecdote about an application moved in isiXhosa before 2 Judges, neither of whom spoke the language
- his experience as first black African Judge to be appointed and serve on the Western Cape Bench
- his experience of racism in the Western Cape High Court – the Racism Report he submitted to the Minister of Justice Bridgette Mabandla
- his views on private arbitration
- govt role on briefing patterns
- spirit of Black Consciousness
and more …
Now, we have entered the terrain of Mandlakayise Hlophe, the Activist Judge
and more …
The “Who is Muzi Sikhakhane?” theme continues …
