The Constitutional Court on Tuesday honoured retired Justice Edwin Cameron with a special ceremonial session to commemorate his 25 years of service as a Judge.
Cameron’s judicial career comes to an end on Tuesday.
He worked as a human rights lawyer during apartheid and defended African National Congress members. He was also at the forefront of fighting for gay and lesbian equality.
Cameron first graced the bench as an acting Judge of the High Court on August 20, 1994, until December of the same year.
In January 1995, late President Nelson Mandela permanently appointed him to the court.
Cameron also served as a Judge of the Labour Appeal Court for a few years.
He revealed that he was HIV positive in 1999, at a time when many people living with the virus faced significant stigma from a deeply ignorant public.
Former President Thabo Mbeki appointed him to the Supreme Court of Appeal in January 2001.
Cameron was appointed to the Constitutional Court in 2008 by then acting President Kgalema Motlanthe and served in the role for ten years and eight months.
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