Dr Wallace Amos Mgoqi Receiving a nomination for the post of Chief Justice of South Africa on Friday, came as a great surprise to me. Honoured by this acknowledgement, I would of course be pleased to serve our country in this capacity.
“While I know I have the requisite intellect, integrity, and experience to fulfil such an august post, having had time to reflect, it occurs to me that at times, we can best serve our people and country by stepping aside to let others who may be a little more energetic and agile, take the baton.
And so, having taken my advanced years into consideration and consulted with my family and physicians, I have made the decision to withdraw from the process. I believe it is a wise move…
