05-07-2025
Polokwane mourns respected attorney Morris Pogrund (64)
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Morris Pogrund (64), a well-known attorney in Polokwane, passed away on Sunday after a prolonged illness.
He had battled Guillain Barre Syndrome for three years and died at Wilgers Hospital in Pretoria.
Pogrund grew up in Pietersburg, matriculated as head boy at Capricorn High School, and became a public prosecutor before joining private practice.
He was a partner at Kampherbeek Twine and Pogrund and known for his legal acumen, eloquence, and integrity.
He actively served the community through various boards and organisations.
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POLOKWANE – The community of Polokwane mourns the passing of Morris Pogrund (64), a well-known local attorney who passed away on Sunday in the Wilgers Hospital in Pretoria after a long illness.
After contracting Guillain Barre Syndrome three years ago, his health deteriorated and he became gravely ill.
He grew up in Pietersburg and matriculated at Capricorn High School of which he was the head boy.
He joined the Department of Justice and became a public prosecutor during which time he obtained his B Proc degree.
In the early 90's he joined the law firm Jansen, Kampherbeek and Twine, which later became the firm Kampherbeek Twine and Pogrund.
According to his former partner in the legal practice, Jan Kampherbeek, he was an excellent attorney and litigator who walked the extra mile to obtain the best possible results for his clients. He was an active member of the community where he served on the board of a number of clubs, charitable institutions and schools.
'Morris had a wide circle of friends who always appreciated his integrity, loyalty and honesty – he was a man who always called a spade a spade! Many of his colleagues remarked that they always knew that they were up against a formidable opponent, eloquent speaker and a person of integrity who was true to his word,' Kampherbeek relates.
He will be missed by his family, friends, staff, his partners, colleagues and clients. Kampherbeek also conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Pogrund's wife Shelley who nursed him with love and patience and to his daughter, Sarah.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at Pietersburg Club on July 11 from 11:00.
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