THE inquiry into South African police commissioner Riah Phiyega’s fitness to hold office will start in May and run for about two months.The hearing, chaired by Judge Cornelis Johannes Claasen, would start on May 3 and run until June 10 and would be held at the Law Reform Commission offices in Centurion, the Claasen board of inquiry announced on Thursday. The board said it had completed its preparations for the hearing.President Jacob Zuma suspended General Phiyega on October 14 over allegations of misconduct.The Farlam commission — headed by retired Judge Ian Farlam, investigating the deaths of 44 people killed during strike-related unrest at Lonmin’s platinum mine in Marikana, Rustenburg, in August 2012 — recommended that she face an inquiry into her fitness to hold office.In September last year, Mr Zuma announced that a board of inquiry was appointed to look into allegations of misconduct against General Phiyega.The Claasen inquiry said the state attorney would represent the Presi...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.