Legal experts foresee lengthy delay in Senzo Meyiwa trial after lawyer’s death
Appointing a lawyer from those representing others might be an option, but that might lead to a conflict of interest, says expert
11 December 2024 - 04:30
The death of one of the lawyers in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is likely to result in a delay in the trial as the accused he represented might opt to appoint a new lawyer who will need time to acclimatise themselves with the case...
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