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Image: Supplied: Mbekezeli BenjaminSome legal analysts have weighed in on Judge President of the Western Cape High Court Division John Hlophe’s urgent review application in the High Court in Johannesburg to stop President Cyril Ramaphosa from suspending him.Hlophe says his review application is based on the principle of legality and the provisions of Section 6 of the Administrative Justice Act.

The JSC resolved last month to advise President Ramaphosa to suspend Hlophe. This comes after he was found guilty of gross misconduct by the Judicial Conduct Tribunal for allegedly trying to influence two former Constitutional Court Justices, Bess Nkabinde and Chris Jafta in a matter involving then ANC President Jacob Zuma in 2008.

Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter Mbekezeli Benjamin says the prospects of Hlophe’s court application do not seem strong.. “We are concerned about this court applications back and forth on this issue. It has dragged on for well over 14 years now. And it has done damage to the reputation of the Judiciary. In as much as Judge Hlophe has every right to challenge whichever decision in terms of the law, but we do call on both the JSC and Judge Hlophe to resolve this matter resolve this matter.”

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