27 January 2022
The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has allowed the Thulsie twins’ terrorism trial to be broadcast, but under strict conditions.
The ruling was made after State advocate Adele Barnard and the advocate representing the twins, Abubakar Omar, agreed on the manner in which the matter should be broadcast.
The parties were concerned about the safety of witnesses and the accused.
Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng found: “The objections by the two parties have merits. The media taking part [in the matter] will be curtailed a bit. It is not an absolute bar.
“I am persuaded to agree with the State and defence. The media is permitted to broadcast audio recordings of the proceedings and/or delayed broadcast and/or extracts of the proceedings as agreed to between [the] State and defence and Newzroom Afrika.
“This only relates to only what is happening in court.”
Source News24
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