John Block sued by former judge president
Frans Kgomo, the former judge president of the Northern Cape, still feels offended by an allegation that convicted criminal and former ANC leader Block made about himFrans Kgomo, the former judge president of the Northern Cape, still feels offended by an allegation that convicted criminal and former ANC leader Block made about him – so much so that he is embarking on a joint defamation suit of R7.5 million against Block and his two legal representatives.
The claim stems from Block’s corruption trial, in which he claimed in an affidavit that Kgomo had told the presiding officer: South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.