Shocking stuff.
TRENGOVE: I see. The NDPP also enjoys Constitutional independence in the exercise of his powers and the performance of his functions, correct?
SIMELANE: It’s been argued so, yes.
TRENGOVE: I beg your pardon.
SIMELANE: It’s been argued so, yes he does.
TRENGOVE: It’s been argued so?
SIMELANE: Yes.
TRENGOVE: No, it’s not being argued, the Constitution says so, correct?
SIMELANE: It says what?
TRENGOVE: It says that the – are you not acquainted with the Constitutional entrenchment of the independence of the NPA?
SIMELANE: I have heard arguments to that effect.