Parliament ‘obligated’ to remove Malema from JSC if not fit and proper, court told

The Helen Suzman Foundation is arguing in court papers that it would be ‘absurd’ to suggest the National Assembly cannot initiate a process to review Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema’s suitability as a member of the Judicial Services Committee (JSC).

It would be ‘absurd’ to suggest the National Assembly cannot initiate a process to review Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema’s suitability as a member of the Judicial Services Committee (JSC).

The foundation is asking the Western Cape High Court to compel the National Assembly to review whether Malema, who has verbally attacked judges for years following court losses, remains ‘fit and proper’ to serve on the commission, which is responsible for interviewing and recommending judges for appointment.

Malema has recently faced scrutiny for publicly criticising Magistrate Twanet Olivier, who presided over his criminal case regarding the unlawful discharge of a firearm, labelling her an ‘incompetent white’ official. The court is scheduled to hear the case on November 11.