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Fired Judge Mpendulo Simelane who unlawfully convicted lawyer Thulani Maseko and editor Bheki Makhubu now a member of Nyakeni uMphakatsi Inner Council (Bandlancane) and presiding over community cases.

Friday, 23rd January, 2026

NYAKENI: Judge Mpendulo Simelane who was fired for misconduct and corruption after unlawfully convicting human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko and Nation Magazine editor Bheki Makhubu, is now a member of the Nyakeni uMphakatsi Inner Council (Bandlancane).

Simelane was presiding over the recent traditional case between Assitant Commissioner Clement Sihlongonyane’s daughter Manzini Police Officer Zandile Sihlongonyane and her husband Sicelo Matsebula about three (3) weeks ago.

Fired Judge Mpendulo Simelane who unlawfully convicted lawyer Thulani Maseko and editor Bheki Makhubu now a member of Nyakeni uMphakatsi Inner Council (Bandlancane) and presiding over community cases.
Fired Judge Mpendulo Simelane (pic:Internet).