Judge in AKA-Tibz murder trial makes U-turn on media broadcasting witness testimony
According to the amended directive, the court opened the trial to wide coverage.“The court recognises the importance of the principles of freedom of expression and open justice, while at the same time safeguarding the constitutional right of the accused persons to a fair trial and protecting the interests of witnesses who may be called to testify,” said Sipunzi.
Judge Nomfundo Sipunzi amended her directive on media coverage of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane murder trial on Wednesday.
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