Former Justice Minister Sakeus Shanghala and his co-accused, James Hatuikulipi and Pius Mwatelulo, who are all implicated in the long-running Fishrot corruption case, have approached the Supreme Court to overturn a High Court ruling that upheld the appointment of former Acting Judge Moses Chinhengo.

High Court Judge Marlize Du Plessis will hand down a ruling in September on an application by former Justice Minister Sacky Shanghala to compel the State to disclose additional documents, which he says are critical to his defence in the Fishrot corruption trial.