Advocate Matthew Chaskalson SC

Mr Oupa Brown Mogotsi has brought an application for the recusal of Advocate Matthew Chaskalson SC as the Chief Evidence Leader in the proceedings where Mr Mogotsi is a witness.

“this is an application that is being brought by Mr Oupa Brown Mogotsi for the recusal of Matthew Chaskalson SC, who is the Chief Evidence Leader in the proceedings where Mr Mogotsi is witness”

The basis of the application for recusal rests on the possibility of perceived bias or partiality by the Chief Evidence Leader.

“The basis of the application rests on the possibility of biasness or impartiality. And this, Chair, stems from … Perceived bias, Chair.”