Presidency is outraged by comments on Judge Farlam by Advocate Ntsebeza

17 August 2015

The Presidency is shocked and outraged by the attack on Judge Ian Farlam, an esteemed member of the Judiciary who chaired the Marikana Commission of Inquiry, meted out by Advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza SC (see report).

An attack on a member of the judiciary, whether past or present, from a senior member of the legal profession who also sits on the Judicial Services Commission is shocking to say the least.

Throughout the proceedings before the Marikana Commission, Advocate Ntsebeza was aware of the matters over which Judge Farlam had presided and had ample opportunity to raise whatever concerns he may have had with the learned Judge. To raise them now on the completion of the Commission's work evinces a lack of respect and a callous disregard for the decorum which is otherwise shown by all self-respecting members of the legal profession.

Statement issued by Bongani Majola, The Presidency, August 17 2015