Hlophe’s JSC appointment sparks concern over Oppenheimer, Soros influence

In a contentious development, a coalition of civil society movements has raised objections regarding the appointment of Judge John Hlophe to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).The issue has sparked a fierce debate over judicial independence, representation, and the influence of external funding in South Africa’s legal system.The controversy stems from a letter addressed to Honourable Speaker Thoko Didiza, signed by organisations claiming to represent the interests of marginalised communities.These groups allege that Judge Hlophe’s appointment would undermine democratic principles…