The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on 9 October 2026 that Justice Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The Committee’s full announcement sets out the reasons for its decision and is linked on this page.
The Cape Town Legal Professionals Association congratulates Justice Navi Pillay on this recognition of her work. As South African legal professionals, we take pride in her contribution and in the example she offers to those entering and practising within our profession.
Her career encourages each of us to consider how our daily work can advance justice, whether through the clients we represent, the advice we give or the institutions we serve.