P. Masumbe

Impeachment Is Not Disqualification: An Appraisal of the Western Cape High Court’s Ruling

The Western Cape High Court in Democratic Alliance v Hlophe and Others (16170/24) [2025] ZAWCHC 120 held that the nomination of former Judge President to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) was unconstitutional based on his prior impeachment. The issue before the Court was whether an impeached judge may be nominated...