Following the Western Cape High Court's decision, MK Party member John Hlophe will not attend the upcoming JSC interviews.
Following the Western Cape High Court’s decision, MK Party member John Hlophe will not attend the upcoming JSC interviews.UMkhonto weSizwe Party says it is not surprised by the Western Cape High Court’s decision to interdict its member of Parliament and impeached judge John Hlophe from taking part in Judicial Service Commission activities.Lobby group AfriForum also launched an application at the Constitutional CourtThe DA’s application was two-fold.
Further, it said the designation of Dr Hlophe presents a clear conflict of interest and undermines the independence of South Africa’s Judiciary.Reacting to the judgement, the MK Party said it constitutes gross judicial overreach and disregards provision of the very Constitution it purports to hold. Ndhlela said the court simply ignored Section 178 of the Constitution which requires that three members from opposition parties be appointed to serve on the JSC.and its right to designate its MPs to serve on the JSC is guaranteed by the same Constitution. The court has not reviewed and set aside Parliament’s decision to appoint Hlophe to the JSC.
President Cyril Ramaphosa impeached Hlophe in March this year after MPs voted 305 in favour versus 27 against.Keep track of the live scoring as the Springboks take on Argentina in a decisive Rugby Championship clash in Nelspruit.
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