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RACISM CHARGE : Judge Hartle’s ‘peace offering’ of rusks mistaken for bribe, tribunal hears

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RACISM CHARGE : Judge Hartle’s ‘peace offering’ of rusks mistaken for bribe, tribunal hears

A court clerk accusing Judge Belinda Hartle of using a racial slur believed a box of rusks left as a peace offering was an attempt to bribe him. But during cross-examination, her defence sought to poke holes in his version of events, que…

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A court clerk accusing Judge Belinda Hartle of using a racial slur believed a box of rusks left as a peace offering was an attempt to bribe him. But during cross-examination, her defence sought to poke holes in his version of events, que… The story falls into Newseze's world desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: Daily Maverick.
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