Defence lawyer under fire in Meyiwa murder trial

JOHANNESBURG - A defence lawyer in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has come under fire for not turning up to court.

Thulani Mngomezulu was nowhere to be seen yesterday, leading to a tongue-lashing by the Judge.

Ratha Mokgoatlheng questioned if this was how black lawyers behaved.

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There has been backlash over that comment.

eNCA's Masego Rahlaga spoke to legal expert Zola Majavu.