In August last year, the JSC ruled that Judge John Hlophe must face impeachment, paving the way for his removal from the bench

Judge John Hlophe suffered a loss on Thursday after the High Court dismissed his application to review the JSC’s gross misconduct decision.

Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane and Judge President John Hlophe are considered controversial candidates

The Judicial Services Commission ruled in August that Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe must face impeachment

The Judicial Services Commission ruled in August that Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe must face impeachment

It will now be up to Parliament to decide on Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe’s fate following the JSC’s vote

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal was scathing in its findings against Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe, saying he threatened and interfered with the independence and impartiality of the Constitutional Court

Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe was found guilty of trying to sway two Constitutional Court judges back in 2008.

The judiciary scandal is set to continue until a decision is reached at the end of February.

Fresh allegations of gross misconduct rock the judicial system in the Western Cape.

Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe’s deputy has set off a ticking ‘judicial time bomb’ — with no sense of urgency forthcoming from the JSC to handle the complaints.