Kukuri appointed new excutive director in judiciary office

THE Office of the Judiciary on Friday announced the appointment of Benhardt Kukuri as its new executive director.

The appointment is effective from 1 December 2021.

Kukuri is replacing founding executive director of the Office of the Judiciary, Rolanda van Wyk, who has gone on early retirement.

According to a press release issued on Friday, Kukuri has served as deputy executive director at the Public Service Commission Secretariat.

He is a career civil servant whose involvement in the public service spans over 25 years.

“Kukuris wealth of experience in public administration will certainly benefit the Office of the Judiciary and the judiciary in its pursuit for judicial excellence.

“I wish him well in the execution of his duties and I wish to assure all stakeholders of our continued support and commitment to the administration of justice,” stated chief justice Peter Shivute, the head of the judiciary.

In his new role, Kukuri will ensure that the courts continue to be supported administratively and financially to adjudicate over matters and provide for the speedy finalisation of court cases, the statement said.

“It is my honour to be part of an institution that has such an enviable constitutional mandate to protect the rights of individuals and provide access to justice to all.

“I pledge my commitment to judicial excellence and strive to ensure that our strategic performance will remain beyond reproach,” Kukuri said.

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