Paul Hoffman SC Guest Speaker at Buitenverwachting

Up to the minute, informative and enjoyable.
Relax with a delicious luncheon at a top restaurant.
A great speaker is the ‘cherry on top’.

The Thursday Club meets once per month, most months. It is not a Club it is a networking of people who enjoy good food; good wine and intelligent conversation. It is open to anyone who is interested in joining us.

The Constitution of South Africa is being constantly challenged! Who better than Advocate Paul Hoffman SC to clarify the situation.  It is an honour and a privilege to host him at our May luncheon.

Thursday 16th May 2013

Buitenverwachting Restaurant

12:00 for 12:30

His topic is How to choose judges for appointment to the Higher Courts.

“The quest for a non-racial and non-sexist order in South Africa calls for a transformation of mind-set, not a counting of chromosomes and measuring melanin cells. Perpetuating racism and sexism in the JSC's processes is not what the law intends.”  Paul Hoffman SC in April 2013.

Advocate Paul Hoffman was invited by three successive Judges President of the Cape High Court to grace their Bench as an Acting Judge.  In 2006, after twenty six years of membership, he left the Cape Bar in order to take up an appointment as Director of the Centre of Constitutional Rights.

Its mission to uphold the Constitution dovetails with his personal commitment to the rule of law and the promotion of constitutional democracy.  As director he wrote widely on threats to the Constitution and appeared in the Constitutional Court as amicus curiae.

Since January 2009 he has been pursuing his passion for exacting accountability by setting up IFAISA Institute for Accountability in Southern Africa.

Edgar Osojnik of Buitenverwachting has created a delicious menu for the May Luncheon:

Amuse Bouche Norwegian Salmon Terrine with Sauce Verde

Main
Roasted Lamb Shank, its own Juice
with creamy Rosemary Polenta, green Beans, Garlic Confit & Shallots

Dessert
Chocolate Almond Brownie
with poached Pear & Crème Anglais

Friandise and Coffee

Accompanied by superb Buitenverwachting wines.

The price per person is R250 fully inclusive.

Promises to be fascinating and fun!!!