Sharmaine Balton
Sharmaine Balton is a judge in the South African legal system who presides over high-profile corruption cases, including the trial of former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede. Recently, she made a controversial ruling to bar live media coverage of the proceedings, citing security concerns for witnesses.
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Judge Sharmaine Balton banned the use of cellphones, laptops, and cameras during the proceedings, citing security concerns for witnesses.
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