Chaskalson denies Mogotsi's claims of unfair questioning

JOHANNESBURG - Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson SC, has rejected claims by Brown Mogotsi that he behaved unfairly in his questioning in the hearings. 

As such, Chaskalson intends to seek permission from his professional bodies to file an affidavit answering Mogotsi’s allegations. 

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This was confirmed by Madlanga Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels after Mogotsi, who was scheduled to resume his testimony before the Commission on Tuesday and Wednesday, indicated that he would apply for the recusal of Chaskalson.

Michaels said the Commission will hear Mogotsi’s recusal application on 15 May 2026, whereafter his testimony, depending on the outcome of the recusal application, will be led either by Chasklason or another evidence leader. 

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