EFFORTS by the suspended DCEO boss Advocate Mahlomola Manyokole to stay in office, have once again failed after the Court of Appeal on Friday dismissed his appeal seeking for an order to set aside his suspension.
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May 15, 2021
STAFF REPORTER
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DCEO boss still out in the cold
After his suspension by the Minister of Law, he had approached the High Court seeking for a review and an order to set aside his suspension.
He had also challenged the decision to establish a tribunal that would investigate his fitness to hold office.
The High Court dismissed his application and he consequently appealed the decision.
In his arguments before the Court of Appeal, Manyokole’s lawyer, Attorney Tekane Maqaqachane had shown that the High Court misdirected itself in deciding over the application, saying his client was unfairly treated.
He had submitted that the minister's decision was prejudicial adding that his right to participate was violated.
He had added that his client’s dignity and reputation were also compromised.
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He had shown that he had a right to challenge a decision where the right to fairness had been infringed upon.
The respondents’ lawyer Advocate Monaheng Rasekoai said they support the decision of the High Court.
He said the appellant was given an opportunity to be heard, but had instead lodged a case in the High Court. LeNA
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