President Ramaphosa has appointed former Supreme Court judge Phineas Mojapelo to chair a three-member independent panel tasked with investigating the veracity of allegations related to the docking of Russian vessel, the Lady R, in Simon's Town last year.
Ramaphosa had announced on 11 May 2023 that he would establish an independent inquiry headed by a retired judge after United States Ambassador to SA Reuben Brigety raised concerns by his country that SA had allegedly supplied weapons and ammunition to aid Russia in its invasion of Ukraine.Retired SCA judge Phineas Mojapelo has been appointed to chair an independent panel probing Russian arms allegations.
Furthermore, the panel will evaluate whether constitutional, legal, or other obligations were complied with in relation to the abovementioned. According to the Presidency:"The panel's report will include recommendations on any steps that may need to be taken in light of their findings, or as a result of any breaches that may have occurred."Sign up for our global dialogue programme"The panel will report directly to the president and will be supported administratively by personnel in the Presidency assigned to this task by the director-general in the Presidency.
The panel will finalise its investigation within six weeks of its appointment, and will be expected to submit its report to the president within two weeks of concluding its work. The Presidency, however, stated that the panel may request an extension of this time frame should it be necessary.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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