Joos Hefer
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Preceded byOffice established (position, until December 2001, had the title of Chief Justice)
Succeeded byCraig Howie
Succeeded byposition replaced by President of the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa
Preceded byGeorge Munnik
Joos Hefer | |
|---|---|
| Acting President of the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa | |
| In office 2002–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Office established (position, until December 2001, had the title of Chief Justice) |
| Succeeded by | Craig Howie |
| Acting Chief Justices of South Africa | |
| In office 2001–2001 | |
| Succeeded by | position replaced by President of the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa |
| Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa | |
| In office 1984–2001 | |
| Chief Justice of the Transkei High Court | |
| In office 1981–1984 | |
| Preceded by | George Munnik |
| Succeeded by | T. H. van Reenen |
| Judge of the Natal Provincial Division | |
| In office 1976–1981 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Josephus Johannes Francois Hefer 21 December 1931 Brandfort, Union of South Africa |
| Alma mater | University of the Orange Free State |
| Profession | Attorney, Advocate |
Josephus Johannes Francois "Joos" Hefer (born 21 December 1931) is a South African judge and former Acting President of the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa.[1]
Hefer was born in Brandfort, in the Free State and matriculated in 1949 in Bloemfontein. He studied at the University of the Orange Free State and obtained his BA degree in 1953 and LLB in 1955. In 1995 he obtained an LLM degree from UNISA.[2]