This follows a string of “unauthorised absences” by a lawyer for two of four accused people during a long-running case “plagued by postponements”.
Cape Town – A string of “unauthorised absences” by a lawyer for two of four accused people during a long-running case “plagued by postponements” before the Western Cape High Court has forced a judge to refer the advocate to the Legal Practice Council for an administrative investigation and possible disciplinary action.
The trial began on August 3, and was set down to run until August 31. By Thursday, September 9, the court had heard the evidence of only three witnesses. On Thursday, August 12, the prosecutor requested that the matter be adjourned in order that he and others could attend the funeral of a fellow member from the offices of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
On Friday, September 3, Gladile withdrew from the case as he was involved in another case in the Eastern Cape.
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