HIGH Court Judge Justice Munamato Mutevedzi has sharply criticised Inyathi, Matabeleland North, magistrate Samukelisiwe Gumbo for her mishandling of a case involving two individuals convicted of prospecting for gold without a licence. The judge ruled that the magistrate failed to follow fundamental court procedures and overlooked crucial “special circumstances” during sentencing. Zenzo Ndlovu and Mpilo…

The judge ruled that the magistrate failed to follow fundamental court procedures and overlooked crucial “special circumstances” during sentencing.
