Magistrate in Pule murder case slams ‘disgusting’ insults from public gallery

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'I must say that it was disgusting and I was disappointed that our own people do that to female officials who were in court. Please treat them with dignity.'

Muzikayise Malephane at Roodepoort Magistrate's Court in Johannesburg, 23 July 2020, for the murder of Tshegofatso Pule. Picture: Nigel Sibanda

A Roodepoort magistrate has lashed out at people who verbally attacked court officials after the appearance of murder accused Mzikayise Malephane. Baloyi said during Malephane’s second appearance on 24 June, members of the public had verbally attacked and insulted officials inside the courtroom after the matter was postponed.

“It is not economically viable to bring them to court as officers have to guard them to and from court. It is a cost-cutting measure. Virtual postponements assist in cutting down the number of escapees to and from prison.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

 

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