Advocates for Transformation rubbished allegations of improper conduct involving advocate Mahlape Sello SC. | JasonFelix
The objections revolved around Calland's perceived bias, in his work as a political commentator, towards Ramaphosa.Advocates are independent and cannot be associated with the causes of their clients. It was thus perfectly legitimate for advocate Sello SC to accept the brief from the Speaker of Parliament. She was not disqualified from acting as a member of the panel merely because she had previously acted for Mr Magashule in unrelated proceedings.
The panel, led by former chief justice Sandile Ngcobo, as well as Judge Thokozile Masipa and Sello, was tasked to assess whether there were prima facie grounds to continue with an impeachment inquiry based on evidence submitted by MPs.
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