In an affidavit submitted to the ConCourt on 22 June, Lawyers for Human Rights national director Zibusiso Ncube noted that although Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi had distanced himself from the actions of the department’s staff, the Constitution does not allow him to do so.
Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says he was unaware of a court application launched by his department until he saw a Daily Maverick article reporting on the unhappiness of Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.
Home Affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi and his director-general have been directed by the highest court to tell the court why they shouldn't be held personally liable for the costs of the minister’s recent application to “revive” a court order.