‘We can’t just suspend Hlophe’ – JSC responds to calls for action against judge

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'Since he tried to pervert the course of justice against Mr Zuma thirteen years ago, we have maintained that Judge Hlophe is unfit to be a judge.' - Johann Kriegler.

Western Cape Judge President, John Hlophe. Picture: Twitter/@defineracism1

“His contrived reasoning and perverse ruling last week demonstrates how dangerous it has been to allow him to remain on the Bench. An exemplary case of corruption has been frustrated, the corrupt deed has gone unpunished and decent public servants have been defamed.” “Our concern is its implications for the administration of justice. This particular decision is clearly wrong and shows what harm just one dishonest judge can do.”He added: “Since he tried to pervert the course of justice against Mr Zuma thirteen years ago, we have maintained that Judge Hlophe is unfit to be a judge.”

But speaking to News24 on Monday, JSC commissioner and spokesperson CP Fourie said: “If the National Prosecuting Authority is unhappy with the judgment delivered then they should follow the processes available to them, for example appealing the judgment.

 

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