Tinaye Agere
Online Reporter
Chief Justice Luke Malaba has sent a condolence message to the family of retired judge Justice Sello Nare, who died in South Africa last Saturday, saying his death left an indelible mark on the legal landscape.
He said Justice Nare was dedicated to his work, especially in pursuit of justice and protection of fundamental rights.
“Chief Justice Hon. Luke Malaba, the Judicial Service Commissioners, Judges and Magistrates, the Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission and all members of the Judicial Service would like to express their heartfelt condolences to the Nare family on the passing of Retired judge, Honourable Justice Selo Masole Nare in South Africa on Saturday 28 September 2024.
“Justice Nare dedicated his esteemed career to the pursuit of justice and the protection of fundamental human rights, leaving an indelible mark on the legal landscape of our nation.
“As we join his family in celebrating his life, we remember and honour his contribution to the development of our jurisprudence especially on workers’ rights and the profound effect he had on countless lives,” he said.
Justice Nare was born on December 28, 1943 in Gwanda and joined the Public Service on January 1, 1964, as a primary school teacher and served for nine years.
He then moved to the Ministry of Justice, Legal Parliamentary Affairs on May 1, 1973, where he served as a court interpreter.
He was sworn in as a magistrate in 1981 after attaining a law degree from the University of South Africa.
Justice Nare rose through the ranks to become a regional magistrate.
In 2001, he was appointed a judge of the Administrative Court, a position he held until 2006 when he was appointed judge of the Labour Court.
He retired from the Labour Court bench in 2013.
“Our thoughts are with his family, especially his wife and the children. May his dear soul rest in peace,” said Chief Justice Malaba
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