Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo has issued a directive barring disgraced advocate Senzo Mkhize – who was struck from the roll after he swindled elderly clients out of money – from entering the court buildings in his division.

According to IoL, Mlambo directed security staff, the court managers and judges not to allow Mkhize entry.

He said it has come to his attention that Mkhize continues to come into the court buildings and demand the right of appearance before a number of judges, allegedly on the instructions of his 'clients'.

‘Mr Mkhize was struck off the roll of practicing legal practitioners and all his attempts at appealing that order have failed,’ Mlambo said.

He added that Mkhize has no legitimate business in the courts and thus should not be allowed access.

Mlambo also attached an order of the Constitutional Court to his directive, in which the apex court turned down an application by Mkhize against him being axed as an advocate.

Mkhize was struck from the roll of advocates in 2023 following allegations by the Legal Practice Council (LPC) after six people approached them who complained that they paid him and were never assisted.

Mkhize did not file a notice of intention to oppose or an answering affidavit in response to all the allegations against him.

However, he tried to block his removal by launching eight different applications against the LPC.

He also wrote two letters warning the LPC that if they didn’t withdraw their application, he would institute a R30m damages lawsuit.

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