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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