On Monday, the Democratic Alliance (DA) filed a similar case.
CAPE TOWN - A second case has been filed in the Western Cape High Court challenging the designation of MK parliamentary leader, John Hlophe, to serve on the Judicial Service Commission .
Freedom Under Law said that the National Assembly had not properly exercised its discretion in approving his nomination to the JSC. February further argued that Hlophe's appointment would undermine public confidence in the JSC and the impartiality of the judiciary.
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