Durban - Pretoria's chief magistrate Desmond Nair had been suspended with immediate effect pending an investigation into his fitness to hold office, Justice and Correctional Services minister Ronald Lamola said on Wednesday.
"The misconduct charges relate to allegations that Mr Nair allegedly asked for, or accepted/received special favours or benefits from Bosasa which may unduly influence him in the execution of his judicial duties or which may create the impression or perception as being intended to influence him in the performance of such duties," said the justice department via an emailed statement.
A report setting out the reasons for the suspension would have to be tabled in parliament by the minister within seven days of the suspension. "Given the seriousness of the allegations, as well as the importance of the image of our judicial officers, our courts and the rule of law, I have decided to provisionally suspend Mr Nair with immediate effect, pending the outcome of the investigation.”
Minister Lamola is tasked to make the ANC credible by going after the scapegoats while leaving the more implicated big fish to swim about nonchalantly.
Vincent Smith, Cedrick Frolik, Thabang Makwetla, Gwede and Cyril received Bosasa money amongst others. What will happen to them?
There are a few other magistrates in need of investigation
Hence DP Judge Ledwaba didn't think twice before he sealed this thuggery. CR17BankStatements
The next one must be the ones who ordered that statements of CR17 must be sealed. RonaldLamola PresidencyZA MYANC
Dhaya Pillay must also be suspended since she's related to Pravin Gordhan,those two kulis are problematic.
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