By Kgomotso Ramotsho
After serving for three years on the De Rebus Editorial Committee (EC), Black Lawyers Association President, Lutendo Sigogo’s term has come to an end. Mr Sigogo’s last meeting at the EC was on 27 March.
EC member, Peter Horn, said it was an absolute pleasure serving with Mr Sigogo. He added that Mr Sigogo brought a different dimension to the EC. The chairperson of the EC, Guisi Harper, noted that the EC was grateful for Mr Sigogo’s work, dedication and input and that he will be missed.
Another EC member and former chairperson, Mohamed Randera said Mr Sigogo’s contribution was superbly valuable as he gave different and new directions to the journal. He added that Mr Sigogo always did extensive research before the EC meeting, which was very important.
In his goodbye speech Mr Sigogo thanked the EC and the De Rebus staff. He said he felt welcomed from the very first day he arrived at the EC and worked well with everyone. He added that he was thankful to the staff for always being kind and assisting him when he needed it.
Mr Sigogo will be replaced by Maboku Mangena in the EC.
Kgomotso Ramotsho Cert Journ (Boston) Cert Photography (Vega) is the news reporter at De Rebus.
This article was first published in De Rebus in 2018 (May) DR 12.