AfriForum in its papers said Hlophe’s election is “irrational, unlawful and in conflict with the National Assembly’s (NA) constitutional duty
AfriForum in its papers said Hlophe’s election is “irrational, unlawful and in conflict with the National Assembly’s constitutional duty.
According AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel, it is “unthinkable that aspiring judges ethics, integrity and suitability to serve as a judge should be assessed by Hlophe as a member of the JSC”.“It is essential that AfriForum fights Hlophe’s appointment to the highest court because his presence in the JSC seriously undermines the credibility and independence of the judiciary, while it also undermines the rule of law.
According to Kriel, the JSC will already conduct interviews with prospective judges in October this year and it would violate the public’s trust in the judiciary if Hlophe were to be part of the interview process.against Hlophe in three years ago, for among other things, that he assaulted Judge Mushtak Parker, used abusive language towards her and delegated duties meant for her position to his former wife, Judge Gayaat Salie-Hlophe, who was the deputy judge president’s junior.
The lobby group argued that judges who would appear before Hlophe could be involved in reviews and appeals once MK party leader and former president Jacob Zuma’s criminal case is finally decided.AfriForum argues that the case can be brought directly before the apex court because it has exclusive jurisdiction over the case and because the case is urgent.
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