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Free State Judge President Cagney Musi Rejects NPA’s Request for Outside Judge in Magashule Trial

December 22, 2024
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Free State Judge President Cagney Musi Rejects NPA’s Request for Outside Judge in Magashule Trial
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Free State Judge President Cagney Musi has dismissed the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) request to appoint an external judge to preside over the corruption trial of former ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule. Musi criticized the NPA’s demand as “imprudence,” arguing that it undermines the credibility of the judiciary and the competence of local judges.

 

Magashule, along with several co-accused, faces charges of fraud, corruption, and money laundering related to the R255 million asbestos audit project during his time as Free State premier. The NPA had sought an external judge, citing concerns about potential bias, given the high political stakes surrounding the case. They argued that the political sensitivity of the trial could exert undue pressure on local judges.

 

However, Judge President Musi rejected these concerns, asserting that the Free State judiciary is fully capable of handling complex and high-profile cases impartially. “The Free State bench is more than equipped to deal with this matter without fear or favour,” Musi stated. He warned that granting such a request would set a dangerous precedent, suggesting it could erode the independence of the judiciary by implying that local judges are vulnerable to political or external pressures.

 

Musi emphasized the importance of judicial independence as a cornerstone of South Africa’s democracy, arguing that questioning the ability of local judges to manage the case amounted to an attack on the judiciary. He urged all parties to respect the legal process and cautioned against actions that could diminish public confidence in the courts.

 

Legal experts have weighed in on the matter, with some agreeing that granting the NPA’s request would signal a lack of confidence in the provincial judiciary. Others, however, argue that the NPA’s concerns about bias are valid, given the high level of scrutiny surrounding the trial.

 

Magashule’s legal team welcomed Musi’s decision, describing the NPA’s request for an external judge as politically motivated and designed to influence the trial’s outcome. The NPA has yet to indicate whether it will appeal the decision.

 

The trial is set to proceed soon, and all eyes will be on the Free State High Court as it tackles one of South Africa’s most significant corruption cases in recent history. Musi’s firm stance underscores the vital importance of maintaining judicial independence in the face of rising political pressures.

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