Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng during the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial at Pretoria High Court on 17 July. Picture: Gallo Images/Phill Magakoe
In anger, Judge Mokgoatlheng said in part: “Is this how black lawyers behave? Maybe we should just tell the truth about how black lawyers behave. Some of them. How can you tell a judge that you are unable to proceed today because you have no issues with the two witnesses who are coming? He still has to read the evidence, prepare and then come here.
“The parties to the case are the five gentlemen here who are represented by five councils and attorneys, and the state represented by Mr Sibanda and Mr Baloyi. I’m sure we all know that a judge is supposed to execute his functions without fear or favour or prejudice. He’s got to be independent, objective in the exercise of his authority in court.
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