Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie says he is willing to pay for legal appeals for anyone who was sentenced to prison by impeached former Western Cape judge president John Hlophe.
This comes after Hlophe, now parliamentary leader of the uMkhonto we Sizwe party on Friday called for Roman Dutch law to be scrapped. He made the remarks during the debate of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Opening of Parliament address.
But McKenzie reminded Hlophe that he used to preside in court using the exact same law to adjudicate matters. While you were getting the perks of a judge, (you) never saw something wrong with Roman-Dutch law. I will pay for an appeal for everyone you sent to jail because you used the wrong law according to you,” McKenzie said.
Source: eNCA
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“‘Legacy’ is a tribute to my grandmother, who believed that what you leave behind defines your legacy,” shares Eon. “It’s about pursuing dreams, kindness, and resilience in adversity. Read more
