The organisation says Julius Malema's allegations are without any substantiation.
The judiciary accountability organisation Judges Matter, has condemned the comments of the Member of Parliament and Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema, accusing Magistrate Twannie Olivier of corruption and incompetence.The organisation’s research and advocacy officer Mbekezeli Benjamin says Malema’s comments are a threat to judicial independence.
“We’re utterly shocked, and absolutely disappointed by Mr Malema’s comments. The court hearing had adjourned by that time, and he went outside to address hundreds of his supporters- accusing the magistrate of being corrupt, of having received calls from politician- and of not knowing her job. That is completely out of line. In fact he should retract, and apologise for those comments.
In handing down judgment, the Magistrate said the absence of eyewitnesses did not take way the seriousness of the offence. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website.
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