Overview

• Proceedings in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court were postponed to November 6 to allow the state to pursue a High Court review of Acting Chief Magistrate Vusi Mahlangu’s recusal.
• IDAC said it was surprised by the presiding officer’s decision and is filing notice to challenge the recusal in the High Court.
• Mahlangu stepped aside after KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi raised allegations about judicial collusion at the Madlanga Commission.
• A separate bid in the Pretoria High Court to relax Khumalo’s bail conditions was postponed, even as Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola lifted his suspension.
• Disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo attempted to join as a friend of the court to oppose easing bail, a move the defense opposed.