Advocate Manilala

The document originated from Advocates Manilala and Ramsami but lacked their signatures, which is unusual compared to normal IDAC practice where their signature and space for comments is expected before approval/sign off by others.

“I hear you , but the document does come from them , with the date . It just did not have the signature . But I take your point . It is done , in IDAC they do put it in a memorandum request , and it is usually signed , there is space for comment , and then form to indicate whether approved or not approved , and then the application is also attached .”

Documents regarding Langlaagte contracts should contain signatures from Advocate Manilala or Advocate Ramsami but the document before the Commission lacks these signatures and instead is signed only by Advocate Johnson, which is unusual.

“It is recommended that , there was supposed to be a signature either from Advocate Manilala or Ramsami , and then for me to be able to agree and sign off the ... That is correct ... Their signature , space for me to comment , and then the signature that followed on 3311 ... That is how normally they would be within IDAC ? That is correct ... I honestly cannot tell you why , but it is different ... The lack of signature ... Yes ... And with full application of mind , you though it appropriate to sign ... Advocate Ramsami ... She brought this application to me on the th . We went through the application , and I then signed the application ... I did apply my mind to the recommendation , the signature notwithstanding ... I can confirm it is not , but I take the point that you are making about how it comes across ...”