Media Statement

Minister Kubayi to attend a Special Sitting to pay Tribute to Justice Zukisa Tshiqi on the Occasion of her Retirement

28 May 2026

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayi, will join the judiciary and the legal sector at a special court sitting at the Constitutional Court of South Africa in Braamfontein, on Friday, 29 May 2026, to mark the retirement of Justice Zukisa Tshiqi.

This special sitting is a fitting tribute that will see Justice Tshiqi honoured by her peers and colleagues in the legal fraternity for her illustrious contribution to the South African Judiciary and her lasting commitment to strengthening constitutional democracy, upholding the rule of law, and protecting fundamental human rights.

Justice Tshiqi’s distinguished legal career spans more than two decades of dedicated public service, during which she served in various capacities across the legal and judicial sectors.

Reflecting on Justice Tshiqi’s service, Minister Kubayi said “Justice Zukisa Tshiqi has served the Judiciary with distinction and integrity. She has made a significant contribution to the development of South Africa’s constitutional jurisprudence, and we wish her well in her retirement.”

Details of the special sitting are as follows:
Date: Friday, 29 May 2026
Time: 10h00- 13h00
Venue: Constitutional Court of South Africa, Braamfontein

Media enquiries: Ms Palesa Rammitlwa, Spokesperson to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development - 064 933 3628.

ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA