Former Constitutional Court Justice Yvonne Mokgoro to be laid to rest in Joburg

JOHANNESBURG - Late former Constitutional Court judge Justice Yvonne Mokgoro will be laid to rest in Johannesburg on Thursday.

Mokgoro has been honoured with a special official funeral category one. She passed away in May at the age of 73 in hospital.

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Her family said she suffered health setbacks after sustaining multiple injuries in a serious car crash near Kimberley in Northern Cape, in 2023.

As part of the special official funeral, flags have been flying at half-mast since Sunday.

“The distinguishing features of a special official funeral in this category include ceremonial elements by the South African National Defence Force in recognition of a distinguished career and contribution to the nation,” said spokesperson in The Presidency Vincent Magwenya.