Reflections on South Africa's first Black Chief Justice, Ismail Mahomed.
This article pays tribute to Ismail Mahomed, South Africa's first black Chief Justice, highlighting his impact on the law and legal practice in the country. It discusses his inspiring life story and his profound influence on South African law, particularly in the context of apartheid. Despite facing...
| Published in: | Law & Society Review Vol. 57; no. 4; pp. 444 - 462 |
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Cambridge University Press
Dec2023
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