Basic Information
Stage Name:	Mogoeng Mogoeng
Real Name:	Mogoeng Thomas Reetsang Mogoeng
Occupation:	Jurist, Former South African Chief Justice
Date Of Birth/Age:	14th January 1961 (62 Years Old
Place of Birth:	Zeerust, Union of South Africa
Gender:	Male
Nationality:	South African
Marital Status:	Mmaphefo Mogoeng
Education:	University of Zululand University of Natal University of South Africa

Biography

Mogoeng Thomas Reetsang Mogoeng, popularly called Mogoeng Mogoeng, is a South African Jurist. He served as the Chief Justice of South Africa from September 8, 2011, until he retired on October 11, 2021. He is credited for enacting transformation in the country’s judicial sector. The country noted that he served with distinction during his retirement. In August 2022, Mogoeng declared plans to run for president.

Age

Mogoeng was born in Zeerust, Union of South Africa, on January 14, 1961. He spent a significant part of his childhood in a small village called Goo-Mokgatha in the North West province. Mogoeng was raised by his parents, who have since passed. His father was a mine worker, while his mother was a domestic worker. He is the oldest of his parent’s three sons. Mogoeng celebrated his 61st birthday in January 2022.

Wife

Mogoeng is happily married to Mmaphefo Mogoeng. The couple is proud parents of three children.

Family

Mogoeng and Mmaphefo Mogoeng are parents to two daughters and one son. Their daughters are named Oteng and Johanna Mogoeng. Their only son is called Mogaetsha. Mogoeng successfully keeps details about his family away from the public.

Salary

A notice published in the Government Gazette on December 8, 2017‚ President Jacob Zuma increased Mogoeng’s salary from R226‚399 per month (R2.71-million per year) to R235.455 (R2.82-million per year).

House

Mogoeng does not share photos of his house online.

Contact Details

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Education

Mogoeng is a very learned man. He attended Mokgatlha Primary School. Later, he proceeded to high school, where he was heavily involved in politics. He got suspended for trying to organize a memorial event for the victims affected by the Soweto uprising.

After high school, Mogoeng was admitted into the University of Zululand, where he pursued his B.Juris bachelor’s degree in law. He graduated from there in 1983. He enrolled in the University of Natal for his LLB and graduated with a Bachelor of Law. He gained a Master of Law from the University of South Africa. In 2013, Mogoeng was honored with a doctorate from the North West University Mafikeng Campus. This was for having a vision for an empowered, independent, adequately resourced, and transformed judiciary in the country.

In 2018, Mogoeng was conferred an honorary doctorate by the University of Johannesburg for his “notable contributions within the judiciary sphere – which should remind South Africans to take the constitution as a guide that will give us unity to build our country and to reconcile as all South Africans.”

Qualifications

B.Juris Bachelor’s degree (Uni. of Zululand)

Bachelor of Law (University of Natal)

Masters of Laws (University of South Africa).

Where does Mogoeng Mogoeng come from?

Mogoeng Mogoeng was born in Zeerust, South Africa. He was raised in a small village called Goo-Mokgatha in the North West province.

Which church does chief justice Mogoeng Mogoeng attend?

He is the pastor of Winners Chapel International Church in Highlands North, Johannesburg.

How old is Mogoeng Mogoeng?

Mogoeng turned 61 years old in January 2022. He was born in 1961.

How was Mogoeng Mogoeng appointed?

In September 2011, Mogoeng was appointed the Chief Justice of South Africa. His appointment faced a lot of criticism from the political sphere. He has been one of the most junior members of the Constitutional Court and had just been appointed less than two years prior.

Who appointed Mogoeng Mogoeng?

Mogoeng Mogoeng was recommended by the JSC and confirmed by former South African president Jacob Zuma.

Who replaced judge Mogoeng Mogoeng?

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo as the next chief justice of the country’s Constitutional Court in March 2022.

Why did Mogoeng Mogoeng resign?

Mogoeng Mogoeng resigned after serving as the Chief Justice of South Africa for 10 years. No reason was given for his resignation. IOL reported that it happened at a time when the Chief Justice was “appealing a ruling of the Judicial Conduct Committee which ordered him to apologize for the pro-Israel remarks, which were seen to be insensitive to the suffering of the people of Palestine.”

Did Mogoeng Mogoeng apologize?

Former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng apologized for his Israel comments saying, “I, Mogoeng Mogoeng, the former Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, hereby apologise unconditionally for becoming involved in political controversy through my utterances at the online seminar (webinar) hosted by the Jerusalem Post on 23 June 2020, in which I participated,”

What did mogoeng mogoeng study?

Mogoeng attended the University of Zululand, where he pursued his B.Juris bachelor’s degree in law. He enrolled in the University of Natal for his LLB and graduated with a Bachelor of Law. He also gained a Master of Law from the University of South Africa.
Where is Mogoeng Mogoeng born?

Mogoeng was born in Zeerust, in Ngaka Modiri Molema district North West Province, South Africa.

Who appointed Chief Justice Mogoeng?

Mogoeng Mogoeng was appointed Chief Justice of South Africa by then President Jacob Zuma.