Mapisa-Nqakula considering names to serve on Phala Phala panel
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says she has received 17 names of candidates to serve on an independent panel to probe the Phala Phala farm scandal.
The panel will decide whether President Cyril Ramaphosa has a case to answer regarding the allegations around the theft of a large amount of foreign currency from his farm in 2020.
"The rules state that the panel must consist of three fit and proper, competent, experienced and respected South African citizens which may include a judge, and who collectively possess the necessary legal and other competencies and experience to perform the preliminary assessment of the motion,” says Parliament spokesperson Moloto Mothapo.
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Mapisa-Nqakula says among those nominated, 12 are retired and serving judges and five are advocates, senior counsels and law academics.
Mapisa-Nqakula will now appoint the panel to begin the probe.
