Mkhwebane impeachment: Section 194 inquiry chair dismisses recusal application | The Citizen

The committee received a legal opinion on the matter, but this document was rejected by the opposition.

Holomisa revealed that the legal opinion was obtained from Advocate Ismail Jamie, who has represented the DA in court cases against former president, Jacob Zuma.“We do not comment on the integrity of Jamie, but his appointment to this brief is clearly problematic because it is taint by a conflict of interest at two major levels.

Economic Freedom Fighters Omphile Maotwe and African Transformation Movement leader Vuyolwethu Zungula also rejected the legal opinion.After points of order were raised, Dyantyi indicated that the committee will deal with Holomisa’s concerns at a later stage and decided to proceed with the recusal application.Dyantyi said he was of the view that Mkhwebane has failed to provide basis that he is biased.

“She has not had the opportunity to provide her oral evidence nor the Public Protector answered members’ questions as yet. There can be no doubt that the committee’s process must be fair, and that standards have been met,” Dyantyi added.

Law Law Latest News, Law Law Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

PP impeachment inquiry chair Dyantyi says he won’t recuse himselfRichard Dyantyi said that he had not acted unreasonably towards the Public Protector and in fact had given her legal team more time than the evidence leaders to question witnesses. There were no basis for that frivolous application but a legal sophistry characterised by how she generally litigates. We already know she is going to court to waste further time! Pause the session and find recourse in the rules. If they aren't any take it to court. It was all stalingrad tactics like Zuma. Technical points appealed but never the accusations or charges
Source: ewnupdates - 🏆 30. / 53 Read more »