'I am still waiting': Judge Lekale defies Tribunal as he hopes for sight recovery
The benefit costs in the region of R56,000 per month and includes monthly tollgate fees.
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During the two-day sitting this week, the Tribunal heard that as part of Judge Lekale’s remuneration package, which he continues to receive monthly, he enjoys vehicle-related benefits for his luxury state-subsidised Mercedes GLC, petrol, and servicing, which has exceeded R577,000 per year. Judge Lekale faced the Tribunal, where he represented himself in the proceedings due to a complaint laid against him by Judge President Cagney Musi, filed with the Judicial Conduct Committee on January 31, 2025, in terms of Section 177 of the Constitution.
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During the two-day sitting this week, the Tribunal heard that as part of Judge Lekale’s remuneration package, which he continues to receive monthly, he enjoys vehicle-related benefits for his luxury state-subsidised Mercedes GLC, petrol, and servicing, which has exceeded R577,000 per year.
according to IOL (Independent Online)Judge Lekale faced the Tribunal, where he represented himself in the proceedings due to a complaint laid against him by Judge President Cagney Musi, filed with the Judicial Conduct Committee on January 31, 2025, in terms of Section 177 of the Constitution.
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