Former Advocate Malesela Teffo Expected to Appear in Court for Assault, and Fraud Charges

• The former defence lawyer in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is expected to make a court appearance
• Malesela Teffo will appear on charges related to assault, fraud, corruption, trespassing and contempt of court
• This follows the application by the Legal Practice Counsel that saw him struck off the advocate roll

JOHANNESBURG - The former defence lawyer for four of the five men accused of Senzo Meyiwa’s murder, Malesela Teffo, is expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 28 September.

He will appear on charges related to assault, fraud, corruption, trespassing and contempt of court.

Teffo was arrested on live television following the adjournment of the Meyiwa trial earlier this year.

The former advocate was struck off the roll after the Legal Practice Counsel brought an application before the High Court in Pretoria.

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According to SABC News, the council received several complaints against Teffo that pre-dated the much-publicised court case.

The court found that Teffo lacked a sense of responsibility, honesty, and integrity. He applied for a recission application to reverse his removal as an advocate.

Teffo can also no longer hold any legal role, including being a watching brief in the Meyiwa murder trial, News24 reported.

Mzansi reacts to Teffo’s court appearance:

Lolo Makgatho said:

“His methods are very unconventional and controversial but I believe this man knows things many of us don’t.”

Gesh-line Cassius commented:

“They must just postpone his cases until he’s 90 years old like others.”

Siyathemba Makapela added:

“At least now we all know there is a second docket in Senzo’s case. If it wasn’t for him I doubt that we would be told.”

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Malesela Teffo no longer allowed to practice law, Mzansi says decision was too harsh

In a related matter, Briefly News also reported Former Advocate Malesela Teffo’s outlandish and rash behaviour in and out of the courtroom has cost him dearly.

The former defence lawyer in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has been barred from the roll of advocates.

Teffo, who was once praised for his legal work, can no longer practise law, according to News24.

Source: Briefly News