South Africa’s Chief Justice, Mogoeng Mogoeng has officially resigned as the chancellor of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).
This comes after he came under serious pressure to withdraw and apologise for his pro-Israel remarks he made during a webinar hosted by the Jerusalem Post about a year ago.
His comments that came under serious criticism reads;
“I’m under an obligation as a Christian to love Israel, to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, which actually means the peace of Israel. And I cannot as a Christian do anything other than love and pray for Israel because I know hatred for Israel by me and for my nation will, can, only attract unprecedented curses upon our nation”.
The reason for his resignation is currently not known and while announcing his resignation, the university said he performed all his duties very well.
The statement released by the University reads;
“Chief Justice Mogoeng has, however, advised the chair of the council and the vice-chancellor of his withdrawal from the position.”
After his resignation, the position will now be held by the current vice-chancellor, Professor Nana Poku.
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