Originally Posted by TrashyGirl

Since this will not be a jury trial, but will involve a judge and possibly 2 advisers, does this present an issue where a judge can be more easily swayed. Are judges open to financial persuasion? I'm not insinuating, just curious how the justice system works in South Africa, I have no familiarity. But justice in the USA, at least celebrity justice, seems to work in favor of the celebrity (athletes included).