- Impeached Hlophe made a surprising comeback
- Hlophe's appointment has sparked interest
- Hlophe is expected to be a formidable opponent
Former Judge John Hlophe, who was impeached just five months ago, has made a surprising comeback as the leader of the official opposition in South Africa’s parliament.
Hlophe, who was once a celebrated jurist, will lead the uMkhonto weSizwe (Spear of the Nation) party, founded by former President Jacob Zuma, who himself made a remarkable comeback in the recent general election.
Despite his controversial past, Hlophe is expected to be a formidable opponent in parliament, where he will advocate for the “Africanisation” of South Africa’s legal system and push for land reform.
His rise to leadership is seen as a significant political shift in South Africa, where the ruling African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority for the first time since the end of apartheid.
Hlophe’s appointment has sparked interest, with many watching his debut in parliament on Friday, when he will respond to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech outlining the government’s plans to address the country’s pressing issues, including high unemployment, crime, and racial inequality.
