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DA takes legal actin against appointment of Dr John Hlophe to the JSC
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken legal action against the appointment of former Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The party is citing concerns over his suitability for the role. The DA argues that it is unacceptable for a former judge, who was previously impeached for gross misconduct, to be appointed by Parliament to serve on the very same commission that found him guilty. Elvis Presslin spoke to Hellen Zille, Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance, to discuss the DA's objections to Hlophe's appointment and the implications for the judiciary
5800 episodes
Manage episode 430472356 series 2825635
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken legal action against the appointment of former Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The party is citing concerns over his suitability for the role. The DA argues that it is unacceptable for a former judge, who was previously impeached for gross misconduct, to be appointed by Parliament to serve on the very same commission that found him guilty. Elvis Presslin spoke to Hellen Zille, Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance, to discuss the DA's objections to Hlophe's appointment and the implications for the judiciary
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