The office of Justice Minister Jeff Radebe's office has confirmed to Eyewitness News Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe will not return to work until the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) finalises its hearings.

Hlophe wrote to the minister earlier this month, informing him he would return to the bench after the current recess ends next week Monday.

The Western Cape judge president is on self-imposed leave, pending the completion of the JSC investigation into whether he improperly influenced Constitutional Court judges in cases involving President Jacob Zuma.

This is Hlophe's second attempt to return to work.

Radebe's spokesperson Tlali Tlali says the minister and Hlophe have reached a mutual agreement.

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