Absence of doctor sets rape convict free
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Mmera Lekgetho had appealed a 10-year sentence slapped after his conviction for rape.
Justice Frederik Jacobus Brand said it was necessary for the trial court, before accepting the medical report as evidence, to have advised the accused of his rights to insist on calling the doctor.
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...