Raylene Keightley

Raylene Keightley (born 19 November 1961) is a South African judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal. She was appointed to the bench in the Gauteng High Court in January 2016 after a career as a legal academic and practising lawyer. She was admitted as an attorney in 1986 and as an advocate in 2006. Quotes “I am quite uniquely suited in that regard. I have many years of legal experience, across diverse fields. It is this diversity that has made me the judge I am today.” Judges Matter “I am used to leadership. I am able to act independently.” Judges Matter “My skill set is such that I can hit the ground running.” Judges Matter “The popular answer in our country is usually, you know, if one wants to look good, is usually to say a quest for justice.” Judiciary “Clarity on these issues is of vital importance to the administration of justice in South Africa and our challenge is therefore brought with the broader public interest in mind.” Mail & Guardian External links Category:Women from South Africa Category:Anti-apartheid activists Category:African National Congress politicians Category:1961 births