Ramaphosa suspends judge president John Hlophe with immediate effect
The first citizen executed the suspension based on advice from the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) and in terms of the Constitution of South Africa.
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The first citizen executed the suspension based on advice from the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) and in terms of the Constitution of South Africa.
Niehaus faced six charges – most of which related to comments he made in defence of his long-time ally – former president Jacob Zuma
Mpofu said Ramaphosa must respond to claims that Mkhwebane acted with a political motive when she investigated his CR17 African National Congress presidential campaign.
The door on broad electoral reform is now closed, but not locked, as the controversial Electoral Amendment Bill itself reopens the possibility of voting system changes — after the 2024 elections. And civil society court action looms.
Mzwandile Masina’s actions have placed him at opposing ends with the Gauteng PEC.