The Western Cape High Court is set to hear former Judge John Hlophe's appeal today, challenging the court's earlier ruling that barred him from participating in the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). This comes after the Democratic Alliance (DA) successfully obtained an interim interdict against Hlophe's participation in the JSC, citing concerns over his fitness to serve given his gross misconduct and removal from judicial office through impeachment. Judges Matters Researcher and Advocacy Officer, Mbekezeli Benjamin speaks to Elvis Presslin to examine the prospects of Dr. Hlophe's appeal