Ramaphosa removes Hlophe from office
The presidency’s Vincent Magwenya on Wednesday confirmed the removal of John Hlophe as a judge.
President Cyril Ramaphosa formally removed the Western Cape Judge President from office following his impeachment by Parliament.
Hlophe was impeached after being found guilty of gross misconduct by the Judicial Conduct Tribunal.
He was accused of trying to influence Justices Chris Jafta and Bless Nkabinde in a corruption case relating to former president Jacob Zuma and arms company Thint involving the multi-billion-rand arms deal.
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Magwenya said Hlophe was not the only judged to be removed from office.
"President Ramaphosa has also in terms of section 177(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, removed Retired Judge of the Gauteng High Court Division, Justice Nkola John Motata, following the National Assembly resolution to remove Judge Motata, as provided for in section 177(1) (b) of the constitution.
"Two-hundred-and-ninety-six members of Parliament voted for Judge Motata’s removal from office, with one voting against, and thirteen members being recorded as having abstained."
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