The Honourable R Pillay

Personal Particulars:

Date of Birth 15 February 1952
Place of Birth Port Elizabeth

Education:

School St Marks Primary, South End High School, Port Elizabeth
Date of Matriculation 1971
University degrees BA (1976), LLB (1979) Durban-Westville

Professional practice/employment:

Date admitted as advocate 1980
Date of silk 1995

Experience 1980-1997 Advocate, Port Elizabeth Bar
Judicial experience:
Date of elevation 1 February 1997
Experience in other divisions 1995 Acting Judge, Transkei High Court
1996 Eastern Cape Division
Other appointments 1994 Member of Kriegler Commission into Prison
Violence
1997-2001 Member of Amnesty Committee of the Truth
and Reconciliation Commission

Community involvement:

• University of Port Elizabeth Council member
• University of Port Elizabeth EXCO member

Interests and hobbies:

Sport