The Madlanga Commission faces a recusal application against Advocate Matthew Chaskalson, centered on allegations of bias and improper communication with businessman Brown Mogotsi.
The Madlanga Commission is hearing a recusal application filed against Chief Evidence Leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson by North West businessman and alleged political fixer, Brown Mogotsi.. Mogotsi’s legal counsel, Advocate Nthabiseng Mohomane, has argued that the application for Chaskalson’s recusal is based on perceived bias and a lack of impartiality.. Advocate Mohomane says the matter centres on WhatsApp messages allegedly exchanged between Mogotsi and Chaskalson.. Mohomane has told Chairperson, retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, that Advocate
Chaskalson allegedly promised to protect Mogotsi if he provided adverse evidence against North-West businessman Sulieman Carrim.. MADLANGA COMMISSION | Commissioner Baloyi questions how it’s possible that Brown Mogotsi contacted Adv Chaskalson to offer information about Suliman Carrim, yet is now filing a complaint.. pic.twitter.com/xLKBHJDkdw — SABC News (@SABCNews) May 15, 2026 “Now, Chair, what the relief that the applicant seeks is that Advocate Chaskalson be recused from the matter and an alternative evidence leader be
appointed to cross-examine Mr Mogotsi.. The basis of the application rests on the possibility of bias or impartiality, and this, Chair, stems from actual bias or alternatively perceived bias.. Perceived bias, Chair.. Not actual, but perceived.. Perceived bias.” Video | Madlanga Commission | Mogotsi wants Chaskalson recused – raises concerns about his conduct: Live | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Day 109 | Friday, 15 May 2026
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