Rhodes confers honorary doctorate on Zondo for role in state capture commission
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has been honoured with a doctorate degree by Rhodes University for his role in the commission of inquiry into state capture.
He was conferred with a degree of Doctor of Laws by the university on Wednesday.
Zondo, who chaired the commission of inquiry into state capture prior to being appointed as head of the judiciary, managed to lay bare the grand corruption and theft of public resources at state institutions.
Zondo took the opportunity to assure South Africa that the country's judiciary is in good hands despite constant criticism.
"I believe from the bottom of my heart, that the judiciary of South Africa is strong enough to with stand what ever pressures may be placed upon it, to decide cases other than in accordance with the oath of office that judges take when they get appointed.
"If one looks at recent history in our constitutional democracy will see that the judiciary of South Africa has even under extreme pressures withstood its ground and decided cases the way the have decided."
Rhodes spokesperson Luzuko Jacobs said Zondo is an exemplary and selfless public servant.
"His role as the chairperson of the commission will always stand as a monument of exemplary leadership of courage, dedication and selfless service to our troubled nation.
"Our society owes him an inestimable debt of gratitude and appreciation for dedicating his life to public service and to betterment of humanity."
ALSO READ:
