By Johnathan Paoli
Despite a day of suspense, the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has postponed the cross-examination of businessman Tumelo Nku until Monday after evidence leader Advocate Teboho Mosikili informed the inquiry that consultations with the witness had made “significant progress” but could not be concluded in time for proceedings to continue on Friday.
The unexpected adjournment came after the commission stood the matter down for several hours while consultations took place behind closed doors.
“Chair, I came to report that we have made significant progress with the witness. However, the process is still ongoing, Chair, and if we were to proceed with Mr Nku’s evidence right now, Chairperson, given the time of the day, we would not finish because we still have to wrap up that process and then come back for his testimony,” Mosikili said.
“Our humble request, Chair, would be that we proceed with his evidence on
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