No, Livhu is not out in the cold

By Elmon Tshikhudo

No, he has not abandoned his client and he will ensure that Livhuwani Madadzhe receives the legal support that he is entitled to, says Advocate Ntsako Hlungwani.

During an interview on Tuesday, Hlungwani dispelled rumours that SABC Livhu, as his client is commonly called, is without legal representation. He also lifted the veil surrounding the circumstances in which his client is being kept at Thohoyandou Prison and explained why every accused needs to have proper legal representation in court.

Some refer to Advocate Hlungwani as “loyara vha dzi suit”, which is a reference to the colourful and shiny suits he wears. Some call him the Pitbull for his successes in court.

The Thohoyandou-based legal eagle has represented many high-profile cases over the years, and now also represents Livhuwani Madadzhe in his murder case.

The 38-year-old comedian from Mangondi Sidou, popularly known as SABC Livhu, stands accused of murder after the body of his wife, Lindelani Nengovhela, was found dumped in a water-filled trench in their backyard on Saturday, 28 January this year.

During his first appearance in the

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Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on 30 January this year, Madadzhe indicated that he would be represented by Hlungwani, but the advocate failed to show up for his client’s bail application. The case was postponed overnight and Hlungwani was ready at court the following day. This time, Madadzhe decided not to apply for bail.

On 23 February, Madadzhe appeared again, and the case was postponed to 30 March, but again, Hlungwani pulled a no-show - for unknown reasons. By this time, rumours started doing the rounds that Hlungwani had developed cold feet and deserted Madadzhe.

In an exclusive interview with Limpopo Mirror, Hlungwani dispelled the rumours, saying that he was still representing his client. About his absence in court, he said he was merely faced with a case of clash of priorities and that on 23 February he had been attending another serious matter in the Thohoyandou High Court.

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