Three urgent cases challenge John Hlophe’s JSC appointment
However, the issue is not a clear cut one, as there’s no provision in the constitution or law that prevents his appointment.
28 July 2024 - 00:00
Three separate, urgent court cases have been launched challenging the National Assembly’s decision to send MK Party’s leader in parliament John Hlophe — the first judge to be impeached in democratic South Africa — to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), the body that interviews and recommends candidates for judicial appointment...
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