The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has defended its decision to nominate Dr John Hlophe to serve on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The National Assembly has elected Dr Hlophe and several other MPs to serve on the JSC.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) earlier objected to his nomination, citing his impeachment for gross misconduct as one of its reasons. The DA says to protect and defend the integrity of the judiciary, it cannot elevate Hlophe to such a platform while he was impeached by the National Assembly for gross misconduct.
DA Chief Whip George Michalakis says, “We are strongly of the view that is neither reasonable nor rational to elect Doctor Hlophe as the member of the national assembly on the judicial services commission. The second reason that parliament should not elect Doctor Hlophe is to be found on the grounds that I have mentioned if you have listened Honourable member. The second reason that parliament should not elect Doctor Hlophe should be found in the constitutional obligation which as members of the enjoined to assist and protect the judicial in order to ensure its independence, its impartiality and its effectiveness.
Source: eNCA
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