The state's recusal application against the magistrate presiding over the case against Paseka “Pastor Mboro” Motsoeneng has been dismissed.
Paseka ‘Pastor Mboro’ Motsoeneng at the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on 2 September 2024. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen
Vilakazi testified that the magistrate called the defence to her chambers without informing the prosecution, which is against standard procedure following theMokoena allegedly told the self-proclaimed prophet’s legal team to correct their papers and resubmit the bail application based on new facts. “No attempt was made to engage with me, either in writing or in chambers before the application for my recusal was presented.“I was not provided with an opportunity to evaluate the reasons for my recusal nor was I given any chance to present any facts on record.
“They, therefore, want to disqualify me to hear the pending bail application on new facts and should I do so, I will be prejudicing the state.”“This court will not allow the state witness to distort what transpired to formulate an ill-considered narrative. There is no basis for the court to make such a comment.
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