Ms Van der Heever

Ms Van der Heever appeared before the commission as the legal representative of Mr Molefe. An advocate, she sought adjournments citing other professional commitments and argued forcefully that the commission’s compulsion to give evidence could not override her client’s constitutional rights. She raised concerns that a section 105A plea agreement had omitted material issues that would have influenced its outcome, and she stated that she and her attorney declined to answer questions until provided with notes from the negotiations. She indicated that if necessary, she would make full legal submissions and take the matter on review.