By Johnathan Paoli
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has rejected claims by Advocate Terry Motau (SC) that budget problems were behind his resignation as chief evidence leader of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, known as the Madlanga Commission.
“Budgetary matters relating to the commission have been properly managed and communicated, and at no point were formal concerns about the budget raised with the department,” she said via a statement.
Motau, who stepped down this week, had suggested that possible budget shortfalls influenced his decision to resign.
His comments raised questions about whether the commission, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, was sufficiently resourced to carry out its far-reaching mandate.
Kubayi said that Motau himself had been involved in determining the fee structure for his services and those of his junior counsel.
“It is therefore inaccurate
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