Monica Leeuw

Monica Leeuw (née Mhangwane; born 29 July 1952) is a retired South African judge who was Judge President of the North West High Court from 2010 to 2022. She was the first woman to serve as a judge president in the High Court of South Africa. She was the first woman to serve as the President of a High Court in South Africa (2010). Quotes I would say he is the devil personified. Mail & Guardian He is the real reincarnation of the devil himself. I would say he is the devil personified. Mail & Guardian I don’t support that because you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Rape is a criminal offense and the correct thing to do is report the matter to the police because this person who has been accused also has rights. FM / Newsnote Networks However, the courts are enjoined by the constitution to apply and observe the basic human rights entrenched therein. FM / Newsnote Networks The transformation agenda for the Judiciary is fundamental for our hard fought democracy. African Judiciary Newsletter You’ll get there, have patience it’s not as tough as it appears, things are even easier these days than during our time and if whatever you want to do you should not back up and say I’m afraid it’s not a woman’s field, but go there as long as you know that you will definitely, with the help of God, achieve what you want. Women in Unity, interview with Judge President Monica Leeuw External links Category:Women from South Africa Category:Anti-apartheid activists Category:African National Congress politicians Category:1952 births Category:living people