
Makau Sekgatja
Makau Sekgatja is a South African lawyer known for representing high-profile clients in criminal cases. Recently, he gained media attention for his defense work for businessman Brown Mogotsi, arguing in court against the state's decision to withhold the identities of witnesses in Mogotsi's criminal trial. Sekgatja contended that this lack of disclosure infringed on his client's constitutional rights to prepare an adequate defense, emphasizing the need for transparency in legal proceedings.
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Makau Sekgatja argued that the state had acted illegally by redacting the names of witnesses from the docket.
Mogotsi bid to access witnesses' identities dismissedMail & Guardian·
South Africa· 2026-08-03
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