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A senior judge of the Free State High Court, Mpina Mathebula, is standing trial on serious criminal charges linked to the alleged misappropriation of more than R3 million intended for a minor road accident victim.

A senior judge of the Free State High Court, Mpina Mathebula, is standing trial on serious criminal charges linked to the alleged misappropriation of more than R3 million intended for a minor road accident victim. The case — now before the Kroonstad Specialised Commercial Crimes Court — has triggered parallel scrutiny from the Judicial Service Commission(JSC), raising profound questions about judicial accountability, ethics and public confidence in the courts.

Guest: Mbekezeli Benjamin: Research and Advocacy Officer of the Judges Matter

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