By Marcus Moloko
The Madlanga Commission’s chief evidence leader, Advocate Matthew Chaskalson, is expected to formally respond to a bid by North West businessman and alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi to have him removed from the inquiry.
Mogotsi’s legal team filed the application late last month, accusing Chaskalson of bias, unfairness, and “bullying” during questioning.
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They claim he branded Mogotsi a professional liar and pressured him to implicate another North West businessman and ANC member, Suliman Carrim.
Mogotsi’s testimony, which was postponed in March due to illness is now scheduled to resume in May, immediately after the commission hears the recusal application.
Chaskalson, regarded as one of the country’s most cerebral advocates and a formidable cross-examiner, has rejected the allegations outright, insisting he acted within his mandate as chief evidence leader.
He has
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