R45.0 million
Total financial exposure
Impeached and removed from the bench on 7 February 2024 — the first judge impeached in democratic South Africa. Subsequently joined the MK Party and was controversially nominated to the JSC.
Judge President of the Western Cape High Court (2000-2024). Found guilty of gross misconduct by the JSC Tribunal for attempting to influence Constitutional Court justices regarding Jacob Zuma's corruption case. Impeached by Parliament in February 2024 — the first judicial impeachment in democratic South Africa. Joined Zuma's MK Party after removal.
Pain points connected to John Hlophe's documented incidents
Attempted to influence ConCourt justices to rule in favour of Zuma in the Zuma/Thint corruption case. After impeachment, joined Zuma's MK Party.
Attempted to influence ConCourt justices to rule in favour of Zuma in the Zuma/Thint corruption case. After impeachment, joined Zuma's MK Party.
Attempted to influence ConCourt justices to rule in favour of Zuma in the Zuma/Thint corruption case. After impeachment, joined Zuma's MK Party.
Attempted to influence ConCourt justices to rule in favour of Zuma in the Zuma/Thint corruption case. After impeachment, joined Zuma's MK Party.
Attempted to influence ConCourt justices to rule in favour of Zuma in the Zuma/Thint corruption case. After impeachment, joined Zuma's MK Party.
Attempted to influence ConCourt justices to rule in favour of Zuma in the Zuma/Thint corruption case. After impeachment, joined Zuma's MK Party.
Attempted to influence ConCourt justices to rule in favour of Zuma in the Zuma/Thint corruption case. After impeachment, joined Zuma's MK Party.