UPDATE: “It's not like Mr Malema failed to appear in court on Monday, but his absence was as a result of a pre-arrangement between the concerned parties,” said Steyl.
An arrest warrant has been issued EFF leader Julius Malema for failing to appear in court.
The warrant for both accused will, however, not be effected until their next court appearance on May 8. Malema's legal team on Monday said his absence in court was as a result of an agreement that was reached with the state, the defence and the court magistrate when Malema made his first appearance in court in November, where it was agreed that he will only appear when his trial starts.
According to his Gauteng-based attorney Wikus Steyl of Ian Levitt Attorneys, this was to avoid the expenses incurred by the state in organising police security for Malema's appearance, and to avoid disruption in court due to the high number of Malema's supporters that attend. “It's not like Mr Malema failed to appear in court on Monday, but his absence was as a result of a pre-arrangement between the concerned parties,” said Steyl.
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