Hlophes Jsc Ban Case Goes Back To Western Cape High Court On Tuesday

The matter dealing with impeached Judge, who is now the Parliamentary leader of uMkhonto weSizwe MK, Dr John Hlophe being barred from sitting on the Judicial Service Commission , is back in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday.

This time around, a final order on the matter is being sought by the applicants. Last year, an interim order was granted by this court, barring him from sitting on the JSC, the body responsible for interviewing candidates for judicial appointments.

Before being impeached, Hlophe, who is now a Member of Parliament, was the Judge President of the Western Cape High Court.

When Hlophes Party, the uMkhonto weSizwe party nominated him to the JSC, the Democratic Alliance, Freedom Under Law, and Corruption Watch urgently challenged this appointment and won. They will all be back in court on Tuesday and Thursday, for a final resolution.

In September last year, the Western Cape Division of the High Court granted an interim interdict, preventing Dr John Hlophe from taking part in Judicial Service Commission processes. At the time, a review of the National Assemblys decision to designate him to the JSC was also pending.