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Sisi Khampepe (born 8 January 1957 in Soweto) is a South African judge. She has been involved in various legal and community organizations.
Following an appointment in October 2009, she became a Judge to the Constitutional Court.
Profile
| Name | Sisi Virginia Khampepe |
| Born | 8 January 1957 (age 64 years) Soweto, Gauteng |
| Gender | Female |
| Education | B Proc, LLM |
| Alma mater | University of Zululand Harvard Law School |
| Nationality | South African |
| Marital status | Married |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Judge, attorney |
Background
She was born in Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa on 8 January 1957. The legal heavyweight is a mother to two children.
Qualifications
She holds a B Proc from the University of Zululand (Unizulu). Sisi graduated with an LLM degree from Harvard Law School, Massachusetts, the United States.
Career
In 1985, Virginia was admitted as an attorney and kicked off her profession in private practice at Bowman Gilfillan. She specialized in labor law.
After ten years, in 1995, Sisi was appointed a member of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. In 1999, Virginia became the Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions in the National Prosecuting Authority.
She became a legal advisor in the Industrial Aid Society and did vacation employment for a year (1979-1980). For two years, she was a fellow in the Legal Resources Centre (1981-1983).
In 1983, she became a Candidate Attorney at Bowman Gilfillan Attorneys. Sisi established her law firm after she was admitted as an attorney in 1985. She practiced under the name SV Khampepe Attorneys.
Her firm’s objectives, defending the right of workers against unjust laws and unfair employment practices, gained its popularity. The firm was among the few Black labor law firm in South Africa.
Former President Mandela appointed her to the position of TRC Commissioner in 1995. In 1996, Sisi was a member of the TRC’s Amnesty Committee.
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development employed her as Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions. She worked in this capacity for a year (1998-1999).
Sisi Khampepe was appointed as a Judge in the High Court (TPD) in 2000. During President Mbeki’s tenure, he appointed her to oversee the elections in Zimbabwe in 2004.
For five years (2005-2010), she served as the Vice-Chairperson of the National Council of Correctional Services. Sisi Khampepe was appointed as a Judge to the Constitutional Court in 2009.
Organizations
Legal organizations
| Executive Committee Member of Lesego women’s club | 1993-1999 |
| Donor to the Sparrow Rainbow Village (AIDS Hospice) | 2006 |
| J G Strydom (Helen Joseph) Hospital Board of Governors | 1994 |
| Trustee of SACCAWU Investment Trust 1994: Employment Advisory Centre | 1993 |
| Selection Committee Member of Public Service Commission | 1994 |
| Trade Unions’ Fund Administrator of Federation International Des Employes | 1990-1995 |
| Vice Chairperson of the Mediation and Conciliation Centre | 1993-1996 |
| Vice Chairperson of Women’s Desk on Children and Woman Abuse | 1988-1999 |
| Legal Advisor of African Council of Hawkers and Informal Business | 1988-1989 |
| Selection Committee Member of South African Legal Education Programme | 1983-1986 |
| Facilitator of the Street Committee, Soweto | 1978-1988 |
| Legal Advisor of Sechaba Sizwe Agricultural Cooperative | 1985-1986 |
| Legal Advisor of National Black Consumer Union | 1985-1986 |
| Legal Advisor of the Orlando Pirates Football Club | 1988 |
| Association of Law Societies Community Organizations | 1987 |
| The Law Society of the TVL (Northern Province) | 1985-2000 |
| Member of the Black Lawyers Association | 1985-present |
| International Law Society, Harvard Law School | 1981-1983 |
Community organizations
| Facilitator of the Street Committee, Soweto | 1978 – 1988 |
| Vice Chairperson of Women’s Desk on Children and Woman Abuse | 1988 – 1999 |
| Trade Unions’ Fund Administrator of Federation International Des Employes | 1990 – 1995 |
| Executive Committee Member of Lesego women’s club | 1993 – 1999 |
| Trustee of SACCAWU Investment Trust | 1993 |
| Employment Advisory Centre | 1994 |
| J G Strydom (Helen Joseph) Hospital Board of Governors | 1994 |
| Selection Committee Member of Public Service Commission | 1994 |
| Donor to the Sparrow Rainbow Village (AIDS Hospice | 2006 |
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