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The EFF members were accused of pushing Police Colonel Johannes Venter.
The incident allegedly happened at the funeral of struggle icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.
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Both Malema and Ndlozi pleaded not guilty previously and their lawyers told thecourtthat Venter’s evidence was contradictory.
A report byEWNstated that the ex-manager of the cemetery said he did not witness the alleged assault.
The ex-manager was the first witness to take the stand at the court today.
Julius Malema and Mbuyiseni Ndlozi are back in court for their assault case from 2018 which allegedly happened at Winnie Mandela’s funeral. Image: Waldo Swiegers / Bloomberg and WIKUS DE WET / AFPSource: Getty Images
In other court news,Briefly.co.zarecently reported that theBushiris extradition hearing was postponed.
The case was postponed to 15 March.
This follows reports that the couple’s lawyer made an software for recusal of the magistrate in the case.
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Reports say that the self-proclaimed prophet’s lawyer cited ‘evident bias’.
According to the Bushiris' lawyers, the magistrate had changed.
The couple’s lawyers believe the magistrate should not handle their clients' case.
That is when they applied for the recusal of the magistrate.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
