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Former president Thabo Mbeki has rejected allegations that his administration sought to shield apartheid-era security officials from prosecution, calling claims of secret meetings to secure immunity a “complete fabrication”.
The court found Parliament failed to provide a meaningful opportunity for public input after substantial changes were introduced to the procurement legislation.
The parliamentary ad hoc committee investigating police corruption has postponed its work again after failing to secure enough members to form a quorum.
The court will examine whether a parliamentary panel properly assessed allegations against President Cyril Ramaphosa and stayed within its constitutional mandate.
Political parties have differed over whether Advocate Thandazani Madonsela’s legal advice to the ANC could create a perception of a conflict of interest in proceedings involving President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Parliament’s legal advice says the information currently available does not establish an actual conflict of interest involving Advocate Thandazani Madonsela, while recommending that the Impeachment Committee formally consider new information.
The Deputy President has been absent from public engagements since mid-July, but the Presidency says he remains involved in official work while recovering.
The committee is examining the police minister’s decision as it finalises a report on allegations of political interference, corruption and criminal interference in the justice system.
