President-Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and incarcerated former Justice Minister Sacky Shanghala have been asked to testify in activist Job Amupanda's challenge seeking to abolish the veterinary cordon fence, commonly known as the Red Line.

Nandi-Ndaitwah, in her dual capacity as Vice President and former Minister of International Relations, is expected to address claims that dismantling the Red Line would be in conflict with international agreements.

Shanghala, who is currently in custody awaiting trial in the Fishrot corruption case, has been summoned to testify in his former role as Chairperson of the Law Reform Commission.

Among those who have been served with subpoenas to take the stand in Dr. Amupanda's legal challenge is prominent lawyer Dirk Conradie.

Conradie served as a consultant for the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry during the 2014 study, which highlighted the implications of a total removal of the Red Line.

The 2014 report recommended to the government that the Red Line be removed, pointing out economic benefits, but the government announced last year that a new study would again be conducted.

The ministry's executive director, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, and Joseph Iita, the former permanent secretary at the ministry, are also expected to give evidence.

Dr. Amupanda wants the court to declare the erection of the Red Line unconstitutional and further seeks to prevent authorities from confiscating meat products being transported from northern Namibia.

The matter will be heard from the 20th of January to the 31st.