Judge Mokgoatlheng’s gaffe sparks fury
The judicial transparency group, Judges Matter, says while it understands the frustration of the presiding judge in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial due to delays in proceedings, his race-based comments are unacceptable. Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng is under fire for lambasting defense advocate, Charles Mnisi, for writing to the court registrar asking her to inform him that he won't be available in court on Monday as he will be driving back to Gauteng after partaking in the Comrades Marathon on Sunday. […]