Johnathan Paoli
Parliament’s portfolio committee on justice and correctional services has recommended that Judges John Hlope and Nkola Motata be removed from office.
Members of the justice committee found on Wednesday that both Hlope and Motata had committed gross misconduct following a report from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) sent to Parliament a few months ago.
Hlope’s impeachment follows an incident that happened in 2008 in which he tried to influence judges of the Constitutional Court to rule in favour of former president Jacob Zuma.
Chairperson of the committee, Bulelani Magwanishe said the process has come to an end.
“The committee, by majority, will recommend that Judge John Mandlakayise Hlope be removed from office,” said Magwanishe.
ANC MP Qubudile Dyantyi said all the facts have been addressed by the committee and they should recommend to the National Assembly that Judge Hlope be removed from office.
EFF MP Busisiwe Mkhwebane said
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