# Former KwaZulu-Natal Judge President Achmat Naeem Jappie has died at the age of 70. Naeem died this morning following a short illness. His funeral is being held today in Sherwood. Appointed to the bench in 1998, he served as deputy Judge President and Judge President from 2015. He also acted in the Constitutional Court in 2015, presided over major cases, chaired a Judicial Conduct Tribunal, and retired four years ago. He is survived by his father, wife and three children.
Former KZN Judge President Achmat Jappie passes away at 70