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Bejani Chauke gets Rule 10.6 notice from Madlanga Commission over WhatsApp chats with late taxi boss

The former presidential adviser is expected to answer questions about his WhatsApp conversations with Jafan Swazi, according to eNCA's investigations team.

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Bejani Chauke, a former presidential adviser, has received a Rule 10.6 notice from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, according to eNCA’s investigations team. The notice concerns WhatsApp conversations between Chauke and the late taxi boss Jafan Swazi.

The broadcaster reported on 27 October that Chauke has been in contact with his lawyers since last week. It is not yet clear whether he is required to appear before the commission in person or whether he must answer the questions furnished to his legal team, whom he has been consulting over the past few days.

eNCA also reported that Chauke is expected to answer to the commission in the coming days.

The broadcaster said it had approached Chauke and the commission for comment. It described the matter as a developing story.

Source: eNCA (YouTube), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swxuyoZfwMw

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