No-nonsense judge does not deserve censure

I’ve yet to see a wound that’s been inflicted by an idea, so let the flowers bloom

15 June 2025 - 00:00

Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has apologised for speaking his mind from the bench. The mob got to him. They came down on him like a ton of bricks. ..

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