LPC, Advocate Mpofu to face off in court over misconduct case

ADVOCATE Dali Mpofu has taken his fight with the Legal Practice Council (LPC) to the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, saying there was evidence of a well-coordinated and concerted racist or right-wing campaign to tarnish his name and professional standing.

- ZELDA VENTER

In his court papers, Mpofu states that the four professional misconduct charges against him by the LPC were baseless, frivolous, and part of a racist or right-wing campaign.

While the LPC has not yet filed its opposing papers, its spokesperson Kabelo Letebele said they were in the process of preparing and filing a response in opposition to Mpofu's application.

"The LPC, through its executive committee, considered the application and resolved to oppose it," he said.

Mpofu's disciplinary hearing started with seven charges, of which three were withdrawn.

The four remaining charges are contained in an amended charge sheet.