John Hlophe impeached
MPs also voted to impeach retired Nkola Motata, who drove drunk and made racist remarks
21 February 2024 - 21:34
The National Assembly on Wednesday voted to impeach Western Cape judge president John Mandlakayise Hlophe from the bench, marking the first time in SA history that a sitting judge has been removed from office.
The vote, with 305 votes in favour and 27 against, came hours after the Western Cape High Court dismissed Hlophe’s last-ditch bid to delay the vote...
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