The outgoing national director of public prosecutions said her successor should fight for more institutional independence and for competitive salaries to attract high profile advocates
Senona this week admitted to being close friends with businessman and alleged cartel leader Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala but denied any involvement in his business activities
Evidence leaders compelled to ask for a postponement
Lesetja Senoma testified that he was not aware of Matlala’s criminal history although they were close, adding that he did not do background checks on friends
Lesetja Sesona said the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner sent the messages before his appearance in front of the Madlanga commission
Lesetja Sesona rejected allegations made against him at the Madlanga Commission, saying his relationship with Matlala was casual, with no business dealings
The inquiry is discussing how to proceed with the withdrawal of the outgoing national director of public prosecutions, who is the main complainant
Anthony Gopaul said the suspended police minister broke protocol and often contacted him to request case updates
Officials are seeking to open a case of culpable homicide after the vehicle of the minibus was hit by a truck as the driver attempted to overtake two cars
Xulu said a draft Christian sector self-regulatory framework released in December had been rushed through meetings presided over by the chairperson of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities