Raulinga says former ANC membership has never influenced judicial decisions

Raulinga says former ANC membership has never influenced judicial decisions

Retired Judge Takalani Raulinga says judges should disclose past associations to promote transparency, following objections from the MK Party over his appointment as oversight judge for the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption.

MK Party challenges appointment of IDAC ombud over alleged political ties

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has formally objected to the appointment of retired Judge Takalani Joseph Raulinga as the inaugural Ombud of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), arguing that his past political associations and the manner of his appointment undermine confidence in the office’s independence. In a letter dated July 19 and addressed to Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, MK Party MP…