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Article: Hlophe fall-out shows need for amended Judicial Service Bill.(News)
- Article from:
- Cape Times (South Africa)
- Article date:
- October 12, 2007
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The reactions, ranging from disillusionment to disgust, of the legal fraternity and the public at large to the judiciary in general and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) resulting from the latter's decision on Cape Judge President John Hlophe, should not be underestimated.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) believes that urgent action is required to mitigate the damage done to the reputation and stature of the bench.
The JSC's decision was a slap on the wrist for Hlophe, albeit a severe one.
The JSC acknowledged it was divided over the matter of an appropriate sanction in commenting that Hlophe's explanations were "unsatisfactory" and his ...