Parties and civil society condemn election of John Hlophe to JSC
‘It is neither reasonable nor rational to elect Dr Hlophe as a representative of the National Assembly on the JSC,’ the DA says
09 July 2024 - 13:14
Civil society organisations have condemned the decision by the National Assembly on Tuesday to elect impeached judge John Hlophe (https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/2024-07-09-impeached-judge-john-hlophe-to-sit-on-jsc/), of the MK party, to represent the National Assembly on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
Judges Matter research and advocacy officer Mbekezeli Benjamin said the decision was contrary to the spirit, purport and objects of the constitution. ..
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