Office of the Chief Justice Republic of South Africa

25 July 2022

At its meeting on Monday 25 July 2022 the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), constituted without members designated by the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces, deliberated and resolved to advise the President to suspend Judge President Hlophe in terms of section 177 (3) of the Constitution. This is following the decision of the JSC on 25 August 2021 made in terms of section 20 (3) of the Judicial Service Commission Act 9 of 1994 that Judge President Hlophe is guilty of gross misconduct.

Issued by Judicial Service Commission, 25 July 2022