Businessman Clem Kirst tried to plead poverty in court but magistrate Eric Nogilana was unimpressed by his claims, saying Kirst drove a luxury vehicle and went on overseas holidays.
Justice minister Ronald Lamola has broken his silence about sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape judge-president Selby Mbenenge, saying he would consider “the integrity of the judiciary” if asked to grant Mbenenge special leave during a judicial conduct committee (JCC) probe.