The Constitutional Court of South Africa issued directives in the AfriForum lawsuit, challenging the JSC nomination of Mandlakayise John Hlophe.
(The Post News)- The Constitutional Court of South Africa has taken a significant step towards upholding judicial integrity by issuing a set of directives in the AfriForum lawsuit challenging the nomination of Mandlakayise John Hlophe to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
The court’s decision, released on August 26, 2024, mandates that the respondents, including the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hlophe himself, and the Umkhonto weSizwe political party, submit their answers before August 30, 2024. A subsequent response is expected by September 4, 2024.
This case has garnered significant attention due to the controversial history of Hlophe, who was found guilty of gross misconduct by the JSC in 2021 and subsequently impeached by the National Assembly in February 2024.
The impeachment was confirmed by President Cyril Ramaphosa on March 1, 2024. AfriForum’s pursuit of direct access to the Constitutional Court aims to challenge the constitutionality of Hlophe’s nomination, which they argue is illogical and violates the National Assembly’s constitutional obligations.
AfriForum’s pursuit of direct access to the Constitutional Court underscores the organization’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and challenging appointments that they believe could tarnish the judiciary’s integrity.
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