'Breach of professional ethics': Meyiwa case defence lawyer Teffo called to withdraw allegations

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Civil society organisation Judges Matter has called for advocate Malesela Teffo to immediately withdraw his “shocking” comments about the presiding judge in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Tshifhiwa Maumela.

Civil society organisation Judges Matter has called for advocate Malesela Teffo to immediately withdraw his “shocking” commentsTeffo, who had previously withdrawn from representing four accused in the murder trial, announced his return to the matter last week.

made a number of accusations against Maumela, advocate Zandile Mshololo — counsel for the other accused, Fisokuhle Ntuli — and the prosecution. The organisation said most troubling is that Teffo’s allegations are based on speculation and conjecture, and he puts up no evidence to support them. Tilley said the allegations made in his July 25 letter bring the administration of justice into disrepute and constitute a serious breach of professional legal ethics.

 

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