Learn why he resigned, his education, family, net worth, and more.
Education and background info
He wasborn inLimpopo province in 1961.
Garri Nel age is 59 years now.
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He matriculated from Hoerskool Piet Potgieter in Potgietersrus in 1979 in the Limpopo province.
He pursued law in Pretoria.
Ther is not much information about Garrie Nel wife.
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Gerries no-nonsense style of questioning won many fans.
He was instead convicted for murder.
Gerrie was termed by the BBC as one of South Africas most respected legal minds.
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For instance, in 2008, he was arrested on trumped-up fraud charges in the Jackie Selebi trial.
It later emerged that the arrest was just a witch-hunt to protect national police commissioner Jackie Selebi.
Charges against Nel were later withdrawn in the Pretoria Regional Court.
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He has won many global accolades for his prosecution of high-profile local criminals.
They are not related in any way with Gert Nel attorneys.
Wrestling
He once competed in wrestling at a provincial level.
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He now teaches kids the sport in the evenings and when he has free time.
The kids love him for his endless patience.
This left many South Africans reeling with a majority describing his resignation as disheartening.
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Gerrie Nel quotes
The renowned prosecutor has many quotes.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Below are the most common questions and answers.
To become a public prosecutor, you’re gonna wanna complete a four-year LLB degree.
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When applying for a job, you will need to pass a prosecutor’s entrance examination.
Students then go for training for eight months, after which they are qualified to practice as a prosecutor.
How well do you know Schabir Shaik?
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He graduated from the University of Nairobi (2017) with a Bachelor’s in Information Technology.
In 2023, Bennett finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
He has worked for Briefly.co.za for six years now.
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He specializes in topics like technology, entertainment, travel, lifestyle and sports.
you might reach him via email at bennetyates@gmail.com.
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