EFF leader slams court over case date mix-up for Tshegofatso Pule’s ‘killer’

EFF members demonstrate against GBV at the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court, 9 July 2020, where the alleged killer of Tshegofatso Pule was supposed to appear. Picture: Twitter / @Tyrone_Mkansi

National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Phindi Mjonodwane informed media that the case had been postponed in “absentia” to 23 July, adding they, too, were only informed about the development in the morning. But they were informed by the senior prosecutor that, while the case was set down for 9 July, the magistrate had instead written it down for the 23rd on the charge sheet.

“We are here today as the EFF, together with the community, to support the Pule family during this difficult time. As we come out of court today, we are very, very disappointed and frustrated because what happened inside there is not okay.

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