Heath is back in from the cold

Former judge Willem Heath is back in from the cold and is to be appointed Justice Minister Jeff Radebe's special adviser.

This was confirmed on Tuesday by Radebe's new spokesperson, Tlali Tlali, who said it was expected the appointment would be sealed "in a matter of days".

Heath, as a legal adviser to President Jacob Zuma, played a key role in the efforts that led to the dropping of the corruption charges against the ANC leader before the general elections in April.

"The minister considered the qualities and special attributes that Willem Heath brings as a former legal practitioner and a former judge," Tlali said on Tuesday.

Source: News 24.com