Issued by: Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development
5 October 2001
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Dr P Maduna stand by his earlier statement that the arrest of Mr Tony Yengeni has no legal connection with the arms deal because even if he might have promised people "things" he would not have met such a promise as the decision on the arms deal was an executive decision and Mr Tony Yengeni is not a member of the executive.
There are also allegations that the Minister is interfering with the independence of the judiciary as a result of his remarks. These allegations are refuted in the strongest possible terms as they have no basis. Minister Maduna is actually the key proponent of the independence of the judiciary.
Issued on behalf of the Minister of Justice by Kaizer Kganyago.
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