ZIYAMBI BANS GOVT DEPTS FROM CONSULTING PRIVATE LAWYERS

Government departments will no longer be allowed to seek
legal advice from private practice without approval from the Attorney-General
(AG), who is their principal legal adviser in terms of the Constitution,
legislators heard yesterday.

All legal …

Government departments will no longer be allowed to seek legal advice from private practice without approval from the Attorney-General (AG), who is their principal legal adviser in terms of the Constitution, legislators heard yesterday. All legal advisers working for different ministries and departments will soon fall under the supervision of the AG’s Office in line with the mandate