Referred to as: witnesses · Witnesses
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Witnesses interviewed by the Investigating Directorate (ID) cannot refuse to answer questions on the basis of self-incrimination.
“the witnesses that are interviewed ... by the Investigating Directorate cannot refuse to answer questions on the basis that they would tend to expose themselves to a criminal charge subsequently”
The purpose of providing witnesses with documents in advance is to enable them to familiarize themselves and consider them in the context of their testimony.
“The purpose... of giving the witnesses the documents that evidence leaders intend to rely upon ahead of their appearance, is to enable them to familiarise themselves with their contents and to consider them in the context of their own testimony.”
The magistrate imposed a bail condition to prevent witnesses from going to the Crime Intelligence office in the Mokwele matter to protect them.
“He gave this condition because he is protecting the witnesses in the Mokwele matter.”
Witnesses must comply with rulings given by the Commission and adhere to undertakings or appearances on directed dates; otherwise, it hinders the Commission's work due to tight scheduling and limited time.
“Either witnesses respect the rulings given by the Commission and adhere to those rulings and file, or either appear on the dates that have been either directed by the Commissioners or on which they have made undertakings, because otherwise, it makes the work of the Commission impossible.”
An article forwarded by Sergeant Nkosi on 2 February 2025 alleges General Mkhwanazi promised witnesses promotions to Colonel in exchange for arranging or assisting the dismissal of General Khan.
“This article alleges that General Mkhwanazi promised witnesses that they would be promoted to Colonels in exchange for arranging or assisting the dismissal of General Khan.”