Ramaphosa notes with sadness passing of Justice Clement Temba Sangoni

President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted with sadness the passing of former Judge President of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, Justice Clement Temba Sangoni.

This comes after the family of the retired top judge in a statement announced his passing following a short illness.

President Ramaphosa says the passing of Justice Sangoni is a devastating loss to his family and immediate community and it is a profound loss to the judiciary.

Details regarding memorial and funeral services are yet to be communicated.

President @CyrilRamaphosa has noted with sadness the passing of former Judge President of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, Justice Clement Temba Sangoni.

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