In February, Hlophe made history as the first judge to be impeached in democratic South Africa.
JOHANNESBURG - Impeached Western Cape Judge President, John Hlophe, is headed for Parliament after being appointed as chief whip of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party.
The political newcomer, fronted by former President Jacob Zuma, garnered 58 seats in the 29 May elections, however, the party refused to attend the first sitting and the swearing-in of members of Parliament last week.Through the MK Party, the disgraced former judge will be taking a seat in Parliament – this being the very tenant of the country’s democracy which paved the way for his impeachment.
Hlophe's appointment was announced in a memo by secretary, Arthur Zwane on Thursday, who also informed party structures of the critical need to set up administrative and financial operations.
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