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BULLETIN 28 September 9 am

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In this bulletin:

# Freedom Under Law welcomes interdict against Hlophe’s participation in the Judicial Services Commission
# The deputy president Mashatile invites Irish investors to South Africa
# And, Soccer: Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns to meet in a giant Premiership showdown [SOUND]

# Freedom Under Law supports the Western Cape High Court’s decision to interdict impeached former judge John Hlophe from the Judicial Service Commission. The interdict stands until legal challenges are resolved. The movement states that the court found a strong case against his appointment, ensuring he won’t join JSC’s October session. The movement argues that Hlophe’s participation threatens judicial independence, citing his removal for gross misconduct.

Meanwhile, Judges Matter has acknowledged the Western Cape High Court’s interim ruling preventing impeached former judge John Hlophe from serving on the Judicial Service Commission. This decision follows an urgent application by the DA, which argued that Hlophe’s designation was irrational after his impeachment for gross misconduct. Judges Matter’s Mbekezeli Benjamin told the SABC that this marks a pivotal moment for South Africa’s judiciary:

# Deputy president Paul Mashatile has urged Irish investors to consider South Africa’s investment opportunities. Speaking at the South Africa-Ireland Business Forum Mashatile highlighted South Africa’s political stability, quality infrastructure, manufacturing base, innovation potential, and abundant natural resources. Mashatile emphasised key growth sectors, including renewable energy, while inviting Irish businesses to explore partnerships. He also promoted the African Free Trade Agreement, presenting South Africa as a gateway to the broader African market.

# The Palm Ridge Regional Court in Gauteng has postponed the corruption case against former Eskom contractor Michael Harry Lomas to 28 October for formal disclosure of the case docket. The Investigating Directorate’s Henry Mamothame says Lomas, who was extradited from the United Kingdom recently, faces 65 charges related to 1.4-billion-rand intended for the upgrade of Eskom’s Kusile power station in Mpumalanga between 2014 and 2017: 

# Soccer: Two giants of South African soccer will clash in a Premiership showdown at FNB Stadium today. Kaizer Chiefs are hosting Mamelodi Sundowns and both teams are undefeated after their first two games of the season. Sundowns’ coach Manqoba Mngqithi expects a difficult game:

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