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'We won't be played by judges here': MK Party's Dr John Hlophe vows to challenge unconstitutional JSC appointment ruling

Dr John Hlophe, Deputy President of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, plans to challenge the Western Cape High Court's ruling that deemed his Judicial Service Commission appointment unconstitutional.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Hlophe set to challenge court ruling on JSC participation

Dr John Hlophe, impeached former judge president, plans to appeal a High Court ruling that bars him from the Judicial Service Commission, raising concerns about judicial independence.

Cape Times News
Willem Phungula|Published

John Hlophe challenges court ruling on JSC participation

Acting on the recommendations of the JCT, the JSC found Hlophe guilty of attempting to influence two justices of the Constitutional Court to violate their oaths of office to rule in favour of former Jacob Zuma in his arms deal case in 2008.  .

Cape Argus News
Willem Phungula|Published

Dr John Hlophe challenges court ruling on JSC participation

Dr John Hlophe, impeached former judge president, plans to appeal a High Court ruling that bars him from the Judicial Service Commission, raising concerns about judicial independence.

News South Africa
Willem Phungula|Published

Court rules impeached judge John Hlophe cannot serve on JSC

In a ruling on Monday, the High Court found that the National Assembly (NA) had failed to properly exercise its discretion in approving his appointment—thereby undermining the integrity of the judiciary.

Cape Times News
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Western Cape High Court rules against Dr John Hlophe's appointment to Judicial Service Commission

In a landmark ruling, the Western Cape High Court has barred impeached former judge Dr John Hlophe from the Judicial Service Commission, emphasising the importance of judicial integrity in South Africa. Discover how this decision impacts the future of the judiciary and the country's constitutional democracy.

Daily News News
Daily News Reporter|Published

Western Cape High Court bars impeached judge John Hlophe from serving on JSC

The Western Cape High Court has ruled that impeached former judge Dr John Hlophe cannot serve on the Judicial Service Commission, citing an unconstitutional appointment that undermines the integrity of South Africa's judiciary.

Cape Argus News
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Court rules impeached judge John Hlophe cannot serve on JSC

In a ruling on Monday, the High Court found that the National Assembly (NA) had failed to properly exercise its discretion in approving his appointment—thereby undermining the integrity of the judiciary.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

SONA Debate: 'US is targeting South Africa for demanding Israel be held accountable,' say opposition parties

Opposition parties, the EFF and the MK, said that there is no genocide in the country and that the government was being targeted for defending Palestine and demanding accountability on Israel.

News Politics
Thabo Makwakwa|Published

‘It is treasonous betrayal of South Africa’: MK Party files treason case against AfriForum in Cape Town

MK Party files treason case against AfriForum, claiming betrayal of South Africa's sovereignty.

News South Africa
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

'She's in defiance': MK party says Mary Phadi's dismissal was justified, not linked to alleged sexual advances by Hlophe

Nhlamulo Ndlela of MKP addresses the growing internal strife within the party, detailing Mary Phadi’s defiance and dismissal, while assuring the public that sexual harassment allegations against Dr. John Hlophe will be thoroughly investigated.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published