Justice Centus Nweze, in the lead judgement, faulted Machina’s approach, commencing the suit by way of originating summons, without adducing any oral evidence to prove allegations of fraud raised.

Source: https://www.informationng.com/2023/02/daylight-robbery-machina-on-lawans-supreme-court-victory.html

The committee has always been clear that witnesses may receive legal advice throughout the course of the inquiry and may have legal advisers present at any oral evidence session.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/mar/18/boris-johnson-may-be-only-witness-called-in-partygate-investigation

The majority of MPs agreed that her oral evidence was not necessary.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/news/politics/2023-03-02-madonsela-will-no-longer-testify-at-mkhwebanes-impeachment-inquiry/