Top court to scrutinise attorney-general’s objection to file capital statements

Parliament has moved to file an objection over the president’s decision to refer the contentious capital statements legislation to the Supreme Constitutional Court, it was reported on Wednesday.

The hearing is slated to take place on September 4, with the bone of contention centring on the attorney-general George Savvides and the deputy attorney-general, who are now required to publish their capital statements.

Capital statements – also known as wealth or asset declarations ...