Advocate Max du Plessis said by mere virtue of his impeachment as a judge, it’s destroyed John Hlophe’s suitability to serve on the JSC.
JOHANNESBURG - Freedom Under Law says the National Assembly passed the buck when it approved the uMkhonto weSizwe Party 's nomination of impeached judge,Advocate Wim Trengove said the house should have exercised some discretion in whether the party's nomination was in the public interest and if Hlophe was the best candidate for the job.
FUL is one of two civil society organisations along with Corruption Watch challenging Hlophe's designation.FUL said designating a disgraced judge to the JSC has been a “deeply irrational” decision by the National Assembly. Du Plessis said the National Assembly oversimplified its role in approving the designation, arguing that the candidate only needs to be an MP, and nominated equitably among parties.
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