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Judge Maumela Biography

Basic Information

Stage Name: Tshifhiwa Maumela
Real Name: Tshifhiwa Maumela
Occupation:  Lawyer, Judge
Date Of Birth/Age: Unknown
Place of Birth: South Africa
Gender: Male
Nationality: South African
Marital Status: Married (to Caroline Maumela)
Education:

Judge Maumela Biography

Tshifhiwa Maumela, known these days as Judge Maumela, is a South African lawyer and presiding judge in the murder case of the Bafana Bafana goalie Senzo Meyiwa.

Although he has been a presiding judge since 2012 following his appointment by then-president Jacob Zuma, it wasn’t until he started presiding over the case that he popped into the consciousness of the public. Before his appointment, he was a magistrate and a prosecutor.

A look into the biographies of many top lawyers and judges shows that their interest in the law is often sparked by an injustice meted on them, someone close to them, or just a random human. That’s exactly the case with Tshifhiwa Maumela, who chose to study law after he was arrested and tortured in 1977.

By his own account, he was handcuffed his hair was pulled by security police. It was a moment of profound agony, and he decided there and then never to cut his hair. That’s why he nurses an afro to this day.

Also, that assault by the police made him decide to study law – a course he never had in mind to study at the outset. Today, he’s Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela. Talk of growth

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Age

Another deeply shrouded part of Tshifhiwa Maumela’s life is his age. It’s unclear when he was born and how old he is. Out there, though, multiple sources claim he is 61 years this year (2022). We are unable to confirm that, however.

Wife

Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela’s wife is a lady called Caroline Maumela. She has maintained a low profile like her husband for much of his career. Understandably, details about her are scanty.

Cars

It has been said that a car might give clues to what a person’s current station might be in life. While this might have some merit, not everyone subscribes to it. And for Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela, the important thing is to get the job. So he isn’t too concerned about locomotive acquisitions.

Not surprisingly, it’s unknown what cars he possesses. However, it must be a decent ride still.

House

Another aspect of Tshifhiwa Maumela’s life that’s just not public is his residence. But then, that’s not surprising given that he occupies a sensitive positive in the judiciary of South Africa. At any rate, given that he holds a senior judicial position, it’s safe to infer that he lives in a decent place – somewhere fit for a presiding figure in the corridors of justice.

Net Worth

Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela is a public servant with a sensitive post that’s under close scrutiny from the public and other concerned stakeholders. So, of course, it’s impossible to find him bragging about his net worth or how much he earns on the bench.

Still, the public has been doing the talking. According to multiple reports, he has a net worth of about $700k

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Sangoma

One intriguing aspect of the case that Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela is hearing is that he was once accused by one of the defence counsel, Malesela Teffo, of bewitching him.

According to Advocate Teffo, Tshifhiwa Maumela had brought his sangoma (local healer/ juju priest) to court, and the aim was to ensure that he, Teffo, collapsed in court during the trial. He said part of the plan to ensure he collapses in court is the judge taking a concoction whenever he, the advocate, is speaking.

But Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela denied that, insisting he has justice and no no ancillary backing from any other power.

Qualifications

Tshifhiwa Maumela has been a judge since 2012 but has had a low profile. So, it is not surprising that his qualifications are just not out there. Still, it is easy to deduce that he studied law, for he couldn’t have been a judge without the backing of a law degree.

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