“Remove the judge” Ratha Mokgoatlheng faces backlash after he lashes out at a lawyer in court
iReport South Africa | 01.12.2025 12:48
A tense moment in court has sparked widespread public criticism after Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng sharply reprimanded defence lawyer Advocate Charles Mnisi, abruptly telling him, “You shut up, I’m making the remarks.” The outburst, which cut through the courtroom’s usual decorum, immediately shifted the atmosphere and left many in attendance visibly unsettled. According to observers, the judge’s tone appeared unusually harsh for a standard judicial rebuke, prompting a moment of stunned silence before proceedings resumed.
