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Clerk who accused judge of racism admits to lying under oath

Registry clerk Thozamile Semekazi lied about his phone calls with the judge’s husband

Judge Belinda Hartle has been accused of racism by a registry clerk. Photo: The South African Judiciary/Facebook

Registry clerk Thozamile Semekazi has admitted to lying under oath about his phone calls with Judge Belinda Hartle’s husband.
Semekazi accuses the judge of using the k-word, which she denies, though she admits swearing.
The tribunal president refused to let recordings of the calls be played.

Registry clerk Thozamile Semekazi, who has accused high court judge Belinda Hartle of racism, has admitted that he lied under oath.
The Judicial Conduct Tribunal is probing Semekazi’s allegation that Hartle swore at him and used the k-word in May 2025. While Hartle admits to using a swear word because she was frustrated that files were handed…

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  1. Forgive me for being a bit of an idiot but where do I find your newsletter subscription service?

  2. Bitter koud — very cold. An Afrikaans phrase meaning ‘bitter cold’, often used to describe the cold weather during winter.Example: “Oh, my gosh! It’s bitter koud outside!”