Bantu Holomisa suspicious over Pikoli suspension

By Henry Booysen
25 September 2007

United Democratic Movement Leader Bantu Holomisa has raised concern of suspicion to the suspension of National Prosecuting Authority Head Vusi Pikoli.

Holomisa said that is highly suspicious that on the eve of Pikoli who was on the verge of making vital decisions on the Arms deal involving ANC deputy president Jacob Zuma, TRC related prosecutions and the Brett Kebble murder to be relieved of his duties.

“How on earth can President Mbeki make such a decision when vital decisions need to be taken and cloud it with a lack of communication between the President and Pikoli,” says Holomisa.

The party leader has said that President Mbeki must explain how he can remove a person who needs to make important decision and then cite flimsy reasons.