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John Hlophe

The fatal failure of South Africa's political opposition

Maverick News

The fatal failure of South Africa's political opposition

By Stephen Grootes

Parliament to abide by high court order preventing Hlophe from sitting on JSC

Maverick News

Parliament to abide by high court order preventing Hlophe from sitting on JSC

By Marianne Thamm

Colleen Makhubele new MK chief whip – Mzwanele Manyi removed in ongoing leadership shifts

South Africa

Colleen Makhubele new MK chief whip – Mzwanele Manyi removed in ongoing leadership shifts

By Nonkululeko Njilo

‘Silence of the sacrificial lamb’ — Judge Mushtak Parker sinks own case by clamming up

South Africa

‘Silence of the sacrificial lamb’ — Judge Mushtak Parker sinks own case by clamming up

By Marianne Thamm

Constitutional court dismisses Hlophe's direct appeal against high court interdict with costs

Maverick News

Constitutional court dismisses Hlophe's direct appeal against high court interdict with costs

By Marianne Thamm

Stain of impeachment should not impede Hlophe’s suitability to sit in judgment of judges, court hears

Maverick News

Stain of impeachment should not impede Hlophe’s suitability to sit in judgment of judges, court hears

By Marianne Thamm

Judge Mushtak Parker’s choice in John Hlophe’s bully pit — lie or face further threat

South Africa

Judge Mushtak Parker’s choice in John Hlophe’s bully pit — lie or face further threat

By Marianne Thamm

How Judge Mushtak Parker risks taking two falls over John Hlophe

South Africa

How Judge Mushtak Parker risks taking two falls over John Hlophe

By Marianne Thamm

Ramaphosa address — MK, EFF, ActionSA disappointed, but some GNU partners optimistic

South Africa

Ramaphosa address — MK, EFF, ActionSA disappointed, but some GNU partners optimistic

By Victoria O’Regan

Former state security minister Bongani Bongo is granted bail of R5,000

Maverick News

Former state security minister Bongani Bongo is granted bail of R5,000

By Vincent Cruywagen

State of the MK nation - how Zuma’s uMkhonto Wesizwe party stacks up ahead of Sona 2025

South Africa

State of the MK nation - how Zuma’s uMkhonto Wesizwe party stacks up ahead of Sona 2025

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Fear and loathing in MK as Hlophe and Phadi face off over sexual harassment claims, defamation

South Africa

Fear and loathing in MK as Hlophe and Phadi face off over sexual harassment claims, defamation

By Marianne Thamm