The Constitutional Court has lamented how long it is taking to conclude the complaint against Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe.
Surely the two judges cannot expect their very own judicial colleagues at the Constitutional Court to change an obviously correct precedent?
South Africa’s “judicial image cannot afford to be further tarnished in this manner”.
The Zuma case tops the billing, followed by decisions about Hlophe and Pistorius
Inordinate delays to urgent litigation that is in the public interest must be reduced, if not eliminated, writes Paul Hoffman.
A look ahead at the most important court cases 2015 will bring. Important political cases, but also the state’s appeal in the Oscar Pistorius case.
It is to be hoped that Constitutional Court justices Bess Nkabinde and Chris Jafta will accept the latest judgment and not prolong the case.
A high court review will have to tackle the issue of whether or not prosecutors can investigate judges.
Severe challenges for the judiciary and its continuing role as a key custodian of our constitutional democracy will come to the fore this year.
The amended Judicial Service Commission Act did not affect a misconduct tribunal hearing against W Cape Judge President John Hlophe, says the tribunal
ConCourt judges Bess Nkabinde and Chris Jafta have, in an unprecedented move, raised a constitutional objection to the Judicial Conduct Committee.
Despite conceding that the John Hlophe tribunal faces a difficult road ahead, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng says the integrity of the JSC is unshaken.
The tribunal hearing into John Hlophe has been postponed following judges Chris Jafta and Bess Nkabinde’s request for exclusion from the hearing.
Constitutional Court judges Chris Jafta and Bess Nkabinde have asked to be excused from appearing and testifying at Judge John Hlophe’s tribunal.
They say they are not ‘complainant judges’ and are likely to take the matter to the high court.
The judicial tribunal probing Western Cape judge president John Hlophe’s conduct will continue after objections about its validity were dismissed.
A lawyer says the legitimacy of the hearing into a misconduct complaint against John Hlophe is at stake because the rules governing it are invalid.
The tribunal into judicial misconduct by Cape Judge President John Hlophe heard that any more delays in proceedings would undermine public confidence.
Justice Dikgang Moseneke’s role in the complaint of misconduct against Cape Judge President John Hlophe could be scrutinised if the trial continues.
Judge Hlophe’s head of defence knows that the political element always plays a role in court
But there is a chance that the matter might be scotched because of a legal requirement.
Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe will face a tribunal in September to deal with allegations of gross misconduct, reports the Cape Times.
John Hlophe’s attorney claims the unpaid fees could prejudice the judge president, Glynnis Underhill reports.
Judge president John Hlophe has complained to Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng that two senior advocates gave him an ultimatum to go on special leave.
Transformation was the main preoccupation for the JSC as it gathered this week in Cape Town to interview candidates for positions on the Bench.
Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe will face a disciplinary tribunal – and possible impeachment if found guilty, the M&G understands.
Wednesday appears to be D-day for Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe to learn whether a tribunal will be set up to hear his misconduct case.
The tribunal that will be set up by the JSC to deal with the complaint of gross judicial misconduct against John Hlophe could face a legal challenge.
The tribunal set up by the Judicial Service Commission to deal with the complaint against John Hlophe by the ConCourt could face a legal challenge.
The Judicial Conduct Committee has recommended a tribunal be appointed to look into the complaint by Constitutional Court judges against John Hlophe.
Thuthuka Hlophe, son of Western Cape Judge-President John Hlophe, has been sentenced to a fine of R10000 or six months in prison for fraud
Whatever the ultimate determination of the John Hlophe complaint, it will represent a failure for the judicial system.