Magistrate Recuses Himself from South African Racism Case

Magistrate Naren Sewnarain has recused himself in the case against Adam Catzavelos, who sparked outrage after a viral video showed him using a racial slur while on holiday in Greece. Sewnarain conceded to the court that he had a working relationship with Lawley Shein, who represents Catzavelos.

Video screenshot of Adam Catzavelos who caused outrage after a video of him using a racial slur went viral in 2018.

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