Solly Malatsi Seeks Legal Muscle

According to Malatsi's newly appointed spokesman, Kwena Moloto, a key component of the legal aid's role is to ensure that decisions taken by Malatsi comply with the law.

The planned appointment comes just weeks after Malatsi - a member of the Democratic Alliance in the government of national unity - withdrew the contentious SABC Bill, a move that drew sharp criticism from the ANC, including the deputy communications minister, Mondli Gungubele.

"The department of public service administration provisions support staff for all ministers, including the appointment of a legal advisor," Moloto said in response to a query from TechCentral.

"Given the highly legislated nature of government operations, it is crucial for ministers to receive legal guidance to ensure all decisions comply with the law. The role of the legal advisor is to uphold sound corporate governance and compliance while advising the minister on policies that advance the department's objectives. It is important to clarify that this appointment is entirely unrelated to the withdrawal of the SABC Bill."

But the SABC Bill is not the only area where Malatsi may require good legal advice.