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Judge Faces Apology Over Year-Long Delay | Johannesburg News
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- Jul 11, 2026
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- 105
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Summary
A judge faces backlash after dragging out her ruling reasons for a full year, sparking outrage and a formal rebuke from the Deputy Chief Justice. Judge Elsje-Marie Bezuidenhout, who initially granted temporary relief in a high-stakes leadership dispute, failed to deliver her decision until nearly a year later — long after parties had already filed appeals. Though she defended herself by blaming lawyers for poor communication and citing dubious legal references, the review found her conduct unprofessional but not biased. Despite citing health issues and complex caseloads, she never informed anyone about the delay or set a realistic timeline. As a result, she’s ordered to apologize to two key figures within 30 days — no tribunal needed, but the apology is a clear consequence for a serious breach of judicial conduct. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fa8e7a7f68122290