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Judge Motata's bid to avoid impeachment hits a wall

25th August 2023

By: News24Wire

  

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The process for Judge Nkola Motata to become the first judge to be removed in South Africa has reached the next step, as Parliament on Friday confirmed that it had received correspondence from Chief Justice Raymond Zondo pertaining to a finding of gross misconduct against Motata.

"In the letter, Chief Justice Zondo apprises the Speaker, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, of the Judicial Conduct Tribunal's determination that Judge Motata has been found guilty of gross misconduct in line with section 177(1)(a) of the Constitution. The Tribunal further recommended the invocation of section 177(1)(a) of the Constitution for potential removal," reads a statement from Parliament.

The letter will now be referred to the National Assembly’s Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services.

"The committee will assess the contents of the correspondence, including relevant supporting material, in order to formulate recommendations for the consideration of the National Assembly."

Motata was found guilty of drunk driving in 2009.

Edited by News24Wire

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