The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola has expressed his sadness at the passing of the Deputy State Attorney in Johannesburg, Tswaledi Webster Sekwati on 9 September.
Sekwati was knocked down by a taxi outside the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg on Pritchard Street.
The spokesperson for the Metro police, Wayne Minnaar said a case of culpable homicide was opened against the driver of the taxi. Minnaar added that the vehicle was impounded for being unroadworthy.
Lamola said Sekwati was 53 years old and was regarded as the quintessential public servant during his tenure at the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and had immersed himself in the country’s justice system with great aplomb.
Lamola added that Sekwati had established himself as a formidable reservoir of legal knowledge and served as a special advisor to former minister, Advocate Michael Masutha. Lamola has offered his sincerest condolences to the family, friends and former colleagues with whom Sekwati shared his life.
“Ntate Sekwati’s death comes at a time when we need the best amongst us to serve with all the diligence we can muster. He was truly a remarkable South African, his visual impairment was never an obstacle, he rose above this to become an impeccable public servant,” said Lamola. “His humility and dedication to serve South Africans will be endeared in our memories forever.”
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