Cape Town – Professor Dire Tladi is set to be sworn in as a new Member of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), making him the first South African to serve in this capacity.
Tladi’s election followed several ballots in the UN General Assembly and the Security Council.
During the public sitting, Tladi and four other justices will make a solemn declaration to exercise their powers impartially and conscientiously, with their nine-year terms beginning on the same day.
A big day for Prof Dire Tladi. https://t.co/nfpXP5nfUh
— Sophie Mokoena (@Sophie_Mokoena) February 6, 2024
The ICJ, also known as the World Court, based in The Hague, resolves disputes between states according to international law and provides advisory opinions on international law questions.
Tladi is a distinguished international law scholar and professor at the University of Pretoria, having served in various roles, including as President of the South African Branch of the International Law Association and Chair of the International Law Commission.
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