Defense Blocked in High-Stakes Trial | Johannesburg News

Court erupted in chaos as defense lawyers for Musa Kekana were barred from consulting their client after a hearing was postponed, sparking a violent confrontation with security. Defense attorney Riaan Gissing described being witness to Kekana being “manhandled” — an unprecedented act in his decades of practice — and warned that such interference undermines the very foundation of a fair trial. The judge, hearing the commotion from his chambers, issued a firm ruling: lawyers must always be able to meet with clients, even after 4 PM, and anyone obstructing this right faces contempt charges. With 25 serious charges — including murder conspiracy and money laundering — hanging over multiple defendants, this high-stakes case has already become a flashpoint for judicial integrity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b0d9f0e3abe0861d