John Hlophe

thumb|John Hlophe Mandlakayise John Hlophe (born 19 May 1959) is a South African jurist and politician, currently serving as the Deputy President of uMkhonto weSizwe and the Leader of the Opposition of South Africa. He was the Judge President of the Western Cape Division of the High Court of South Africa from May 2000 until March 2024, when he was impeached. He was the first South African judge to be impeached under the post-apartheid Constitution. Quotes I believe in that kingdom, monarch and the role the Zulu kingdom played The first challenge is to build a team as well as trust so we understand each other very well so that there is no misunderstanding between us It is important for us to be seen together so there is no division in leadership outside of the MK and inside parliament We also don’t want to work with those parties that don’t represent, we only want to work with progressive forces in this country like the EFF, ATM and other progressive parties The GNU in our perspective will not work, it will implode like all coalition governments Dr John Hlophe explains why he chose the MK party over the EFF,2024 External links Category:1959 births Category:Politicians from South Africa Category:Jurists Category:Living people