John Hlophe
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Parly await ruling on John Hlophe’s case, can’t proceed with impeachment
Parliament is still awaiting a court judgment to see whether it will proceed with the impeachment against Western Cape Judge…
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Joburg High Court hears John Hlophe’s conversation with justices was not casual
The High Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday heard that Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe’s conversation with two Constitutional Court…
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Judge Hlophe’s case is legally misconceived, says JSC
Lawyers representing the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) on Tuesday argued that Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe’s case is legally…
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Zandile Mafe’s bail hearing postponed to 29 January after contracting COVID
Alleged Parliament arsonist, Zandile Mafe’s, bail hearing has been postponed until next week. Mafe was due to launch his formal…
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Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe to learn his fate in next 10 days
Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe will know his fate in the matter against the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) within…
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Julius Malema wants John Hlophe as chief justice, says he’s the best
The Economic Freedom Fighter’s (EFF’s) leader Julius Malema says he is vouching for beleaguered Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe…
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Judge John Hlophe accepts Chief Justice nomination
Western Cape Judge President, John Hlophe, has accepted a nomination to be the next Chief Justice. This is despite the…
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Nominations for Chief Justice end as President Ramaphosa defends selection process
President Cyril Ramaphosa has insisted that there will be a new Chief Justice, defending his approach in the appointment of…
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John Hlophe’s impeachment process to continue in November, says Parliament
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has welcomed the withdrawal of Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe’s review application. “The speaker…
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John Hlophe drops application to block impeachment proceedings & suspension
Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe has abandoned his urgent application to interdict the National Assembly from instituting impeachment proceedings…
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JHB High Court to hear John Hlophe’s impeachment review application
The Johannesburg High Court is set to hear Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe‘s urgent review application in a bid…
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John Hlophe takes aim at judicial commission & tribunal in court papers
Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe on Wednesday said the wrong test and standard was used by the Judicial Service…
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Hlophe stands no chance, says Casac
Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe has gone to court to urgently stop President Cyril Ramaphosa from suspending him. He…
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WC Judge President Hlophe scrambles to save his career as impeachment process looms
Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe has approached the Johannesburg High Court in a bid to force Parliament to halt…
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National Assembly Speaker refers Hlophe misconduct findings to Parly Justice committee
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said that she had referred the gross misconduct finding against Western Cape Judge President John…
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Judicial Service Commission votes to impeach WC Judge President John Hlophe
The Judicial Service Commission wants Western Cape Judge President, John Hlophe, to face an impeachment vote. A Judicial Conduct Tribunal…
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane challenges Parliament’s impeachment rules
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane continues to fight for her job. Mkhwebane is challenging Parliament’s impeachment rules and the process to…
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John Hlophe’s attorney found in contempt of court, fined R30 000
Another loss has been handed down for Western Cape Judge President Judge John Hlophe’s attorney, Barnabas Xulu, after he was…
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Judicial watchdog calls for speedy finalisation of JSC probe into John Hlophe
Judicial watchdog Judges Matters called for the speedy finalization of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) investigation into Western Cape Judge…
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DA: Parliament must now deliberate on John Hlophe’s removal
Judge President John Hlophe’s behaviour through the years has decimated the reputation of the Western Cape Division of the High…
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JCC recommends probe in Patricia Goliath vs John Hlophe saga
The internal squabbles within the Western Cape High Court have taken a new turn as the Judicial Conduct Committee recommended…
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Witnesses fail to show up in Bongani Bongo’s corruption trial
Western Cape Judge John Hlophe gave state prosecutors a stern warning after their witnesses failed to appear in court to…
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DA calls for suspension of Judge Hlophe pending probe
The Western Cape Judge President, John Hlophe, should be suspended pending the investigation into alleged gross misconduct on his part,…
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Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng rubberstamps Judge Hlophe’s decision
Under fire Western Cape Judge-President John Hlophe has officially confirmed his high court now also sits in the township of…
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Casac wants WC Judge President Hlophe, wife placed on special leave
Pressure is mounting on the embattled Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe. The Council for the Advancement of the SA…
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JSC vows complaints against Judges will be properly dealt with
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has said that a complaint deputy judge president Patricia Goliath lodged against John Hlophe and…
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WC judge president John Hlophe accused of misconduct
The Judge President of the High Court in the Western Cape is being accused of gross misconduct and acting in…
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Unpaid legal fees delay Judge Hlophe tribunal proceedings
Soon after announcing that the tribunal investigating alleged gross misconduct by Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe was set to…
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