Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe could be cleared over allegations that he tried to improperly influence Constitutional Court Justices in relation to matters concerning President Jacob Zuma.

The Judicial Service Commission cancelled its preliminary investigation into the complaints raised against Hlophe by the Constitutional Court last May.

Business Day has reported that the decision to halt the probe appeared to have been taken after four new members appointed to the JSC by Zuma joined the commission.

Earlier, the JSC decided to go ahead with the probe but behind closed doors.

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