
The defence in a South African trial linked to Shepherd Bushiri plans to file an application for the presiding judge's recusal. According to SABC News, Joseph Mudolo and his co-accused are facing charges of money laundering, racketeering and fraud. The recusal bid, if granted, could affect the conduct or progress of the proceedings. Further details on the grounds for the application were not provided in the report.
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