Malema says his lawyer is innocent
Lebowakgomo - EFF leader Julius Malema will meet with farm management to find out what triggered a dispute between workers and his lawyer.
His lawyer Tumi Mokoena is accused of attempted murder, after he allegedly shot and injured four farmworkers. He has claimed self-defence.
Mokoena was granted bail of R10 000 in the Thabamoopo Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday morning.
During the bail hearing, Mokoena, in an affidavit, said that, during the confrontation last Thursday at Zebediela Citrus Estate, he had fired shots after he overheard workers - who were armed with stones and sticks - saying that they didn’t want him around.
Malema, who arrived in court to support Mokoena, said he would be meeting with workers to find out what had triggered the conflict.