She emphasised that she had not met with anyone to block access to the database and was unaware of the location and accessibility of the state capture information.
Minister of justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Simelane. Picture Henk Kruger / Independent NewspapersJustice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane has refuted allegations that her ministry is obstructing the National Prosecuting Authority’s access to the Zondo Commission database.
Director-general Doc Mashabane denied claims that software licences had not been renewed, stating that R40 million was paid for licences and maintenance. He gave an assurance that no NPA or Investigating Directorate official was hindered from accessing information at the data centre. It has emerged that the Zondo Commission’s two former evidence leaders, who will assist with “specialised aspects” relating to the investigation and the prosecution of “complex crimes”, have not obtained security clearance certificates.
“What is the state of play there so that we know what is happening?” Manyi said. He also raised a question of a conflict of interest in the appointment of Pretorius and Chaskalson having been “evidence leaders on one side and now on this side of prosecution”.
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