Judge Mushtak Parker's misconduct ruling sparks removal proceedings

WESTERN Cape High Court Judge Mushtak Parker has been found guilty of two counts of gross misconduct by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

- LOYISO SIDIMBA

WESTERN Cape High Court Judge Mushtak Parker has been found guilty of gross misconduct by the Judicial Service Commission.

This follows findings by a Judicial Conduct Tribunal last year that Judge Parker was guilty of gross misconduct for contradictory statements about a meeting with former judge president Dr John Hlophe.

“In terms of section 20(3)(c) (read with section 14(4)(a)) of the JSC Act, the commission makes the following findings: in relation to the complaint by the judges, Judge Parker is guilty of gross misconduct; and in relation to the complaint by the Cape Bar Council, Judge Parker is guilty of gross misconduct,” reads the ruling.

Contacted for comment on Friday, Judge Parker did not respond.