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Makgoba J judgment expressing concern about political interference

In a judgment, Judge Makgoba expressed concern about allegations of political interference in the disciplinary process of General Mkhwanazi, noting the issue was not adequately disputed.

Described by 2 witnesses
Paul O'Sullivanday 128Fadiel Adamsday 162
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6 claims from testimony
"Makgoba J expressed concern about the allegations of political interference in the disciplinary process"
stated beliefMr O'SullivanCL0145077
"Makgoba J expressed concern about the allegations of political interference in the disciplinary process"
stated beliefMr O'SullivanCL0145093
"Makgoba, J expressed concern about the allegations of political interference in the disciplinary process and noted that Mkhwanazi had not disputed them in his answering affidavit"
contentsMr O'SullivanCL0145119
"my public responsibility brought me into contact with numerous complaints relating to policing, organised crime, firearms control, procurement, intelligence structures, and alleged political interference in law enforcement"
contacted byFadiel AdamsMr Fadiel AdamsCL0185325
"alleged political interference in law enforcement"
referred complaints related toFadiel AdamsMr Fadiel AdamsCL0185364
"but did not receive a response"