Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) Leaders Williams and Mahlangu appeared before Magistrate Sengweni on 3rd February 2012 for continueation of Trial.

The Defense team now including Advocate Perpetua Dube and Kossam Ncube applied for the matter to be ‘stayed’ pending the outcome of a  review of the Magistrates decision to refuse discharge. The review process was submitted on 1st February to the High Court in Bulawayo.

Despite the state prosecutor declining to oppose the stay of trial proceedings, Magistrate Sengweni indicated he had no power to stay proceedings and that the defense team could apply for same to the High court. He remanded the two activits to 28 February 2012.

The defence team will prepare documentation necessary. Herewith the Summary of Jurisdiction and the Summary of Case. Summary of Jurisdiction and Case, Application for Review Magistrate Sengweni – Case Williams and Mahlangu.