October 1967 (Home Post) Secret courts where Mr Mpanza's

October 1967 (Home Post) Secret courts where Mr Mpanza's word is law Mr James Sofasonke Mpanza veteran boardman and racehorse owner, has been running private court at his home in Soweto, Johannesburg charging people fees for hearing their cases, and fining those found guilty of offences. He calls it the Orlando Parents Court, and he and some of his blockmen have been holding court sessions on Sunday mornings, in Mr Mpanza's Orlando East backyard or at the homes of blockmen nearby. (Photograph by Len Kumalo / Ralph Ndawe Baileys Archive)

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