Self-Represented Accused Pleads for Lawyer | Johannesburg News

Bafana Mahungela, 23, has been found guilty on all charges in the brutal Kirsten Kluyts murder case — including murder, attempted rape, kidnapping, and robbery — after representing himself throughout trial. The Sandton teacher was attacked during a MyRun event in October 2023, and her body was discovered at George Lea Park. Despite his self-representation, Mahungela now admits he was “tricked” by the court, claiming he thought it was protecting his rights — only to end up convicted on every count. He’s now requesting a lawyer for sentencing, even asking to leave court, saying it won’t change his fate. The judge has granted him legal representation for sentencing, scheduled for October 27, 2026, with a pre-sentencing report to follow. 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/1b6b54355c583eef