The big case with simple arguments

It may be a big case, but ultimately the arguments are very simple to follow.

Yesterday when the Directorate of Public Prosecution team of Matshwenyego Phuthego, Kgosietsile Ngakaagae and Gopolang Tlhabologang faced off with defence lawyers Craig Webster, Paul Farlan and Lawrence Khupe in the Nchindo case, they presented what seemed to be complicated arguments.

After a very ambitious charge sheet, the prosecution has been forced to edit and adjust and now that they have counts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10.  It sounds like a loss, but the prosecution will argue that it is better to shave off the flab and leave the counts they are more likely to win on.

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Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

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