
Chaos broke out after the trial of Matlala was postponed, according to TimesLIVE, which reported that 'pandemonium' erupted following the adjournment. Defence lawyers criticised what they described as a 'blatant refusal' to consult the accused before the decision to postpone was made. The adjournment and the reaction it triggered were captured on video published by the outlet.
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