False start for NewsDay journo trial

The trial of NewsDay senior reporter Blessed Mhlanga, who is accused of assaulting former Finance deputy minister during a radio show last year failed to kick off after the State failed to locate the docket.

Mhlanga, who is being charged together with his wife, Florence, was summoned to appear on trial yesterday by the State, which asked for a postponement because the presiding magistrate Eric Kadye was being transferred and could not take new matters.

Mhlanga then complained through his lawyer Chris Mhike and demanded that his matter be heard because the State could not summon him to court for a postponement.

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