Parly opposes legal bid over Impeachment Committee’s evidence leader
Thandazani Madonsela was nominated as Impeachment Committee’s Chief Evidence leader last month.
The Impeachment Committee within Parliament has taken legal action to contest two challenges brought forth by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the African Legal Professionals Association (ALPA). These challenges seek to overturn the court's decision to retract the nomination of Advocate Thandazani Madonsela as the committee's chief evidence leader.
President Cyril Ramaphosa had initially objected to Madonsela's nomination, citing concerns over potential conflicts of interest and bias. The committee subsequently decided to rescind Madonsela's nomination earlier this month. The committee's Chairperson, Makashule Gana, has stated that the matter will be heard on October 12th and 13th, and the committee has filed their response, arguing that they have the right and authority to reverse their own decision.
Meanwhile, the committee aims to finalize the terms of reference prior to the court hearing, ensuring that everything is in place by the time their case is brought before a judge.
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