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Democratic Alliance v Hlophe and Others

Alfred Mahkuntsul looks at the facts, issues and the applicable law the Court referred to in Democratic Alliance v Hlophe And Others.

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Issued by Alfred Mahkuntsu on behalf of the FW de Klerk Foundation:

Introduction:

In a judgment handed down on 27 September 2024, the Western Cape Division of the High Court (“the Cape Town High Court”) granted an interim interdict against its former Judge President, Dr Hlophe. The interim interdict prevents Dr Hlophe – now a Member of Parliament (“MP”) for the MK Party – from participating in the Judicial Service Commission (“JSC”). This case note will look at the facts, issues and the applicable law the Court referred to. It will then look at the Court’s application of said law to the facts and issues at hand to explain why the Court reached the conclusion it did.

FACTS:

On 9 July 2024, Parliament designated Honourable Dr John Hlophe (“Dr Hlophe”) as one of the MPs to represent Parliament on the JSC. The JSC was scheduled to sit from 7 to 11 October 2024. Dr Hlophe had been impeached for gross judicial misconduct,….continue reading this article HERE.

 

 

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