Dr John Hlope began his career as a legal academic specializing in administrative law. He taught at the University of Natal from 1988 to 1990 and at the University of Transkei from 1990 to 1994. After joining the Cape High Court bench in January 1995, he moved through the judicial ranks, becoming Deputy Judge President in May 1999 and Judge President in 2000. He was shortlisted for elevation to the Constitutional Court in 2009. In June 2024, Dr Hlophe was selected to represent uMkhonto weSizwe in the National Assembly. He is currently serving as Leader of the Opposition in Parliament.
Umkhonto Wesizwe
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Member at Ethics and Members' Interests (Joint Committees)
since 9th October 2024
Member at Joint Constitutional Review Committee (Joint Committees)
since 9th October 2024
Member at Powers and Privileges of Parliament (National Assembly Committees)
since 2nd September 2024
Leader of the Opposition at National Assembly (Parliament)
since 18th July 2024
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
since 15th June 2024
Member at Umkhonto Wesizwe (Party)
Member at Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development (National Assembly Committees)
from 8th July 2024 until 20th February 2025
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2025 committee attendance as mp
17% attendance rate (1 of 6 )
2024 (7th Parliament) committee attendance as mp
25% attendance rate (9 of 36 )
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