Swaziland’s
suspended Chief Justice Michael Ramodibedi is
to appeal three rulings by the Swazi High Court that allowed a hearing to
investigate his alleged abuse of power to go ahead.
The
Judicial Service Commission (JSC) heard
and concluded a hearing in Ramodibedi’s absence on Tuesday (9 June 2015). It
will now make a report to King Mswati III, the absolute monarch in Swaziland,
before a verdict is reached.
The three
judgments under review include one issued by the full bench of the High Court
that consisted of Judges Qinisile Mabuza, Mbutfo Mamba and Mumcy Dlamini where Ramodibedi
wanted them to recuse themselves from hearing his matter.
A second
ruling dismissed Ramodibedi’s claim that the JSC was wrong to hear the case
against him.
A third
ruling concerned the judgment by Justice Mamba, in which Ramodibedi wanted the
High Court to set aside his warrant of arrest.
No date
has been set for the Supreme Court hearing.
Meanwhile,
the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed an urgent application at the Swaziland
High Court to reinstate
an arrest warrant that was
issued against Ramodibedi in April 2015, but later rescinded.
The hearing
is expected to take place on Friday (12 June 2015).
See also
CHIEF JUSTICE CASE HEARD IN HIS ABSENCE
SWAZI CHIEF JUSTICE FIGHTS FOR HIS JOB
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