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DA calls for suspension of Judge Hlophe pending probe

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The Western Cape Judge President, John Hlophe, should be suspended pending the investigation into alleged gross misconduct on his part, the Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Monday.

Cape Town - The Western Cape Judge President, John Hlophe, should be suspended pending the investigation into alleged gross misconduct on his part, the Democratic Alliance said on Monday.

"A proper investigation into these allegations can only happen in his temporary absence from office." The decision followed some six months after Western Cape Deputy Judge President Patricia Goliath deposed an affidavit accusing Hlophe of grossly abusing his power and heaping verbal abuse on her.Breytenbach welcomed the decision to launch an investigation. It is likely, if the allegations are substantiated, to lead to impeachment proceedings against Hlophe.

 

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