Motau's resignation raises concerns

MORE EXITS?

- MANYANE MANYANE [e-mail]

POLITICAL analysts and experts believe Advocate Terry Motau's possible resignation from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has raised questions about its independence, warning that this could open the door for more exits.

Motau, the chief evidence leader, reportedly told the City Press that he has made a request to leave the commission but refused to share reasons about his departure as nothing has been finalised yet.

According to the report, Motau was requested to reconsider his decision and has undertaken to give feedback soon.

This could result in serious delays in the operations of the commission while a replacement was being considered.

President Cyril Ramaphosa, who demanded the first report within three months, established the commission in July to investigate serious allegations of criminal syndicates infiltrating and corrupting South Africa's criminal justice system. The inquiry was triggered by public accusations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.