In a move that might raise some eyebrows, Dr John Hlophe, Member of Parliament and Deputy President of the MK Party, has declared no financial or material interests across all categories in the latest Register of Members’ Interests for June 2025.

According to the official submission, Hlophe marked “Nothing to disclose” under every category, including shares and financial interests, remunerated work outside Parliament, directorships and partnerships, consultancies, sponsorships, gifts, free loans, travel, land and property ownership, pensions, rented property, income-generating assets, and trusts.

Hlophe, formerly Judge President of the Western Cape High Court, entered the political space after a long and controversial judicial career.

He was a central figure in multiple high-profile judicial controversies, including accusations of judicial misconduct that led to his impeachment by Parliament in early 2024.

Following his removal from the judiciary, Hlophe joined the MK Party, a political party led by former President Jacob Zuma.  In the 2024 general elections, he secured a seat in the National Assembly.

The register, which serves to promote transparency and prevent conflicts of interest among public representatives, outlines 13 categories of interest that all Members of Parliament must declare annually. 

Under Shares and Other Financial Interests,  Hlophe declared no holdings in any company, whether listed or private.

Similarly, under Remunerated Employment or Work Outside of Parliament, he indicated that he has no secondary employment or external work arrangements.

The sections dealing with Directorships and Partnerships, Consultancies and Retainerships, and Sponsorships all reflect a blank slate, each marked with “nothing to disclose.”

Additionally, Hlophe reported no gifts, hospitality, benefits, free loans, or sponsored travel. He confirmed that he owns no land or property, and does not receive income from rented property or any other income-generating assets. He also declared no pensions and is not a trustee or beneficiary of any trusts.

The full declaration, as submitted to Parliament, simply states: “Nothing to disclose” across all categories.

hope.ntanzi@iol.co.za 

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