Malatji v S (A966/04)
Malatji v S (A966/04) [2010] ZAGPPHC 220 (9 December 2010)
The court found that the appellant received R150,000.00 into his trust account, which was to be held in trust until all conditions of the JV agreement were met and the Department of Housing accepted the agreement. The conditions were never fulfilled, and the money was not refunded to Dikgoro as required. The appellant failed to account for the funds, did not provide proof of payment, and his explanations were improbable and contradicted by credible State witnesses. The magistrate's conduct in questioning the appellant and his witness did not amount to irregularity or unfairness; the questions…
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- Theft Of Trust Funds
- Attorneys Act Contravention
- Misappropriation Of Trust Money
- Fair Trial Rights
- Judicial Conduct
- Sentencing Discretion