Did Mogoeng Mogoeng’s comments breach judicial code?

The chief justice’s statements display his commitment to the impartial resolution of the Israel/Palestine conflict#Africa4Palastine intend against Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng for comments he made about Israel during a seminar hosted by the Jerusalem Post. The ANC has also issued a statement expressing concern.rightly points out, the correct way of examining this issue is to look at the code of judicial conduct and determine whether the chief justice’s remarks are prohibited by that code.

Jerusalem Post editor in chief Yakov Katz started the seminar by asking the chief justice to comment on the killing of George Floyd in the US. He responded that the US has failed in the practical implementation of its constitution, and that mere lip service has been paid to human lives and equality. “Meaning that when any leader in any society claims to be committed to the eradication of racism, that leader would have to be asked, what is the plan? How are you going to ensure that in families, at kindergarten level, in primary schools, high schools, university, at a workplace, and even in government institutions, there is a systematic way of conscientising every citizen about their individual and collective responsibility to root out racism.

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