insert_link South Africa South African National Christian Forum Seeks Clarity on Impeached Officials’ Eligibility for Parliament The South African National Christian Forum is urging the Constitutional Court to clarify the law regarding the eligibility of impeached office bearers to serve as Members of Parliament. They are concerned about how the Western Cape High Court handled the case of impeached former Judge President John Hlophe. The forum’s Marothi Mashashane calls for clearer guidelines to prevent impeached individuals from serving in Parliament, advocating for potential amendments on eligibility: […] todayOctober 3, 2024 3
insert_link South Africa Progressive Caucus in South Africa Outlines Charter for Seventh Parliament The Progressive Caucus in South Africa, consisting of the MK Party, the EFF, ATM, and other smaller parties, has outlined its charter for the seventh Parliament. MK's parliamentary leader, John Hlophe, told the media the aim is to strengthen South Africa's democracy, holding government accountable for a corrupt-free society. He also emphasises fighting for free quality education, healthcare, housing, water, and sanitation: todayJuly 19, 2024 49
insert_link South Africa S.A National Assembly passes motion for MK Party parliamentary leader to serve in the Judicial Service Commission The S.A National Assembly has passed the motion for MK Party parliamentary leader John Hlophe to serve in the Judicial Service Commission, despite objections from the DA, ACDP, and FF Plus. His nomination has sparked mixed reactions due to his impeachment as Western Cape judge president for attempting to influence Constitutional Court justices in a case involving former president Jacob Zuma. EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu highlights Hlophe's Cambridge PhD […] todayJuly 9, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa Cape Forum Opposes Potential Appointment of John Hlophe The Cape Forum strongly opposes the potential appointment of former Western Cape Judge president and MK parliamentary leader, John Hlophe to the Judicial Service Commission. They label the nomination a dishonour to the legal system. They criticise Hlophe's attempts to influence judicial decisions favouring former president Jacob Zuma. The forum’s Heindrich Wyngaard warns that Hlophe's appointment, alongside EFF nominee Julius Malema, could threaten the judiciary’s integrity: todayJuly 5, 2024 24
