Theo van Wyk

Jacques Theodore van Wyk KC (15 June 1913 – 17 November 1975) was a South African judge and Judge President of the Cape Provincial Division of the Supreme Court from 1973 until 1975.

Early life and education Van Wyk was born in Vanrhynsdorp in the Western Cape and after completing his schooling at Vanrhynsdorp, he went on to the University of Cape Town. He obtained the degrees of B.A. in 1934 and LL.B. in 1935. As a student he was involved with NUSAS and during the last two years of his studies, was a member of the student parliament. In 1973 he was appointed Judge President of the Cape, a post he had held until his death in 1975.

In 1968 the University of Cape Town awarded him the LL.D. degree (honoris causa) for his services.