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FILE: Former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

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Mogoeng: I apologise for Israel comments 'as ordered'

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In a statement released on Thursday, the former chief justice, Mogoeng Mogoeng, made it clear that he was apologising because he was forced to by the law.

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    110 days ago
  • FILE: Retired Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. Picture: @NelsonMandela/Twitter.

    JCAC upholds decision that Mogoeng must apologise for Israel comments

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    122 days ago
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    158 days ago
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JAAFAR ASHTIYEH / AFP

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    273 days ago
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    296 days ago
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    357 days ago
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    361 days ago
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    362 days ago
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    362 days ago
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    364 days ago
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