Advocate Ndlovu what is this?" she was beyond angry.
Linomtha: I knew I have to make a quick recovery, most people at the office are just waiting for this moment and I can't give it to them and there are some people who are counting on me to pull this off I can't disappoint them and I can't disappoint myself. This is my moment to shine and I am going to shine. I said a little prayer in my heart and immediately I went like Amen my eyes just landed on Dr Walaza. Both his hands were handcuffed. Yes thank you Lord you have given me a suitable way to make a quick comeback into this.
Linomtha: My apologies your worship, I didn't mean to waste time it's just that I was beyond shocked at how the court can allow this case to proceed while my client is chained like a dog. My client is classified as a first time offender, he is not dangerous and has never attempted to escape. So why is he chained? Do you want me to quote an act that supports my argument your worship? On the case of the state vs Mahlangu we didn't see such mediocrity. Mahlangu was never handcuffed during the proceedings of
the trial so tell me why is my client handcuffed?
Magistrate: Can we please have a police official to remove the cuffs immediately. She is right this not a risk offender he is not supposed to be handcuffed
Linomtha: I took a deep breath and thanked God I looked back and spotted Baba Ndlovu and he gave me a big smile and did the sharp sign to show that I am doing great.
Magistrate: You may proceed
Linomtha: As the court pleases your worship. Dr can you please tell the court all the steps that have to be taken when treating a rape victim
Dr: He mentioned a whole lot of steps
Linomtha: Did you follow all those steps?
Dr: Yes
Linomtha: Did the complainant allow you to follow all those steps?
Dr: Yes
Linomtha: I am going to ask you that question again and please think carefully about your answer this time. Remember Dr, you are under oath and telling lies under oath is a serious criminal offense. I turned and looked at the interpreter. Mr Interpreter please I am going to need you to work here with me very well I want you to interpret this question very accurately to our beloved Dr Here. Dr did the complainant follow all those steps you mentioned?
Dr: Some
Linomtha: I folded my hands. This is a straightforward question. Did the complainant follow all those steps? It's either a yes or a no. You're very confused Dr, were you maybe on call and you still tired, you need some sleep? Do you even know your persal number?
Miss Nelly: Objection your worship, she is way out of line
Magistrate: Miss Zikelele please ask only the questions regarding this case she gave some smile I could tell she was enjoying the show
Linomtha: Did she follow all the steps?
Dr: Yes
Linomtha: When you said some you were referring to what?
Dr: he didn't answer
Linomtha: Ow we can't talk now Doc? Ok let me do the talking on your behalf and refresh your memory. Our little miss too goody shoes didn't follow all the steps
Miss Nelly: Objection your worship, she is calling the complainant names now
Magistrate: Miss Zikelele please refrain