, after which judgment was reserved. But the judgment has still not been handed down 15 months later, though judiciary norms and standards state that judges should make every effort to hand down reserved judgments no later than three months after the last hearing.
The attorneys representing Lolo wrote to Acting Judge Martin and to the office of Western Cape Judge President John Hlope expressing concern about the matter taking so long. “The failure by Martin to provide any indication as to when judgment can be expected in this matter is of grave concern to my clients and ourselves,” the letter said. The letter reiterated the duty of a judge to deliver reserved judgments diligently.Clarity was requested about when Acting Judge Martin’s term of appointment expired, how many judgments he still had reserved and outstanding, and whether this had been divulged to the Judge President.
The letter said the delay continued to “undermine the administration of justice and disregard my clients’ rights” and the lawyers would bring it to the attention of the Judicial Service Commission . No response has been received to the letter, which was dated 22 March 2022, according to attorney Johan van der Merwe, representing Lolo.attempted, without success, to get a response from Nathi Mncube, spokesperson in the Office of the Chief Justice, from Judge Martin and from Judge Hlophe.
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