The ARB paid tribute to Judge Ngoepe for his eight years of service, describing his contribution as instrumental in bringing continuity, credibility and extensive legal expertise to the organisation’s appeals process.
Now, Justice Weiner will take up the role, bringing a distinguished legal career spanning more than 40 years.
Until recently, Justice Weiner served as a judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), having been appointed to the court in December 2022. Before joining the SCA, she built an extensive career as an advocate, Senior Counsel and High Court judge.
A graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand, Justice Weiner holds a BA and LLB, completed in 1975 and 1977 respectively. She joined the Johannesburg Bar in 1978 and was awarded silk in 1995.
Her career extends beyond the courtroom. Justice Weiner has made significant contributions to legal education and international litigation skills training, including serving as an international litigation skills trainer and as an Honorary Bencher of Gray’s Inn.
She has also been a longstanding advocate for human rights and institutional integrity. In 1979, she was a founding member of Lawyers for Human Rights and, in 2016, was shortlisted for the position of Public Protector.
The ARB said it looks forward to working with Justice Weiner as its precedents and Final Appeal system continue to develop.
