The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has expressed its condolences to the family and friends of the late Judge Frans Kgomo.
“The Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, Justice Mandisa Maya, on behalf of the Judiciary, expresses deep sadness at the passing of retired Judge Nare Frans Kgomo, formerly a Judge of the Limpopo Division of the High Court.
“Judge Kgomo dedicated many years of his life to the administration of justice, serving in various capacities before his elevation to the Bench,” the OCJ said in a statement.
Kgomo rose through the ranks of the judiciary over several decades, serving first as a Public Prosecutor, Sheriff/Messenger of the Court, court interpreter, and clerk of the court, and later as a Magistrate before going into private practice.
He was then appointed as Judge of the Gauteng Division of the High Court in 2008.
“While based in Gauteng, he was regularly deployed to Limpopo and Mpumalanga for circuit court duties. He was subsequently appointed to the Limpopo Division of the High Court on 28 November 2016, where he served until his discharge from active service on 1 October 2022.
“His career reflected an enduring commitment to justice and public service; from the court offices in which he began his professional life, to the Magistracy, legal practice and ultimately the Bench.
“His journey through these different facets of the justice system gave him a wealth of institutional knowledge and experience that he brought to his judicial service,” the OCJ statement read.
The OCJ expressed sadness at Kgomo’s passing.
“His passing will be deeply felt by his colleagues in the Judiciary, members of the legal profession, court officials and all those whose lives he touched during his long career.
“The Chief Justice, on behalf of the Judiciary, extends heartfelt condolences to the Kgomo family, his friends, former colleagues and all those who knew and worked with him, during this difficult time,” the statement concluded. – SAnews.gov.za
