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The Impeachment Committee on Section 89 Enquiry today resolved to start the process of identifying and recommending an evidence leader who will guide the presentation of evidence before the committee.
 
In today’s meeting, the committee considered correspondence received, draft Terms of Reference and the appointment process for evidence leaders.
 
To ensure an open and inclusive process, political parties represented in the committee have been invited to nominate suitable candidates to serve as evidence leader. Parties have until Friday, 10 July 2026 to submit names for consideration. Once nominations have been received and considered, the committee will recommend a preferred candidate to Parliament for formal appointment.
 
The committee also agreed that the appointment of assistant evidence leaders should be left to the discretion of the appointed evidence leader to allow for an efficient and functional working arrangement.
 
Furthermore, the committee has agreed to allow political parties 10 working days to study and reflect on the draft Terms of Reference and make written submissions to it by Friday, 10 July 2026. The submissions by parties will form part of the draft Terms of Reference the committee will adopt and use to guide its work throughout the enquiry.
 
The committee also agreed in principle that additional specialist support may be required. This could include investigators with expertise in forensic investigations, exchange control matters and data analysis.

Issued by the Parliamentary Communication Services on behalf of the Chairperson of the impeachment committee on Section 89 Enquiry, Makashule Gana