If Hlophe tried to influence me I would report him, says judge hopeful

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Judge John Hlophe, who is among the commissioners, listened while attorney Matthew Francis, who has been in practice for 28 years, was questioned about the judiciary's independence.

“There is almost a shrill hysteria about the division. The division operates like any other division. Cases are dealt with timeously.

“A lot depends on context and we know context matters. My experience says there is no difficulty in discussing cases with judges. As an acting judge myself, I found great comfort in being able to approach fellow judges and toss around ideas and perhaps talk about matters.Earlier, Hlophe had disclosed to the commission that he had known Francis for about 30 years, adding that he had also lectured him.

 

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