Senzo Meyiwa trial: Judge apologises for comments about 'black lawyers' in open court

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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Judge apologises for comments about 'black lawyers' in open court

The judge presiding over the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has apologised for utterances he made referencing the behaviour of some"black lawyers".News24 previously reported that after learning about defence attorney Thulani Mngomezulu's non-appearance and his failure to alert the court about it beforehand, Mokgoatlheng was visibly upset.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future.

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