EFF's Deputy President, Floyd Shivambu, has accused certain judges of belonging in the pockets of politicians

The EFF's Deputy President, Floyd Shivambu, has accused certain judges of belonging in the pockets of politicians. Shivambu was speaking outside the Hillbrow Police station after laying a criminal charge of corruption against Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan. This follows comments by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng during interviews with shortlisted candidates for judicial posts. Mogoeng said Gordhan had asked after the performance of his friend Judge Dhaya Pillay.