Accused makes U-turn on rape charges
Monday, January 15, 2018
In the previous mention, Mmoloke Makombe, 31, voluntarily agreed to the offence only to make a change the plea on the eleventh hour when the summary of facts we read to him.
The state alleges that Makombe raped his 35-year-old victim at Monarch Area 11 on May 28, 2015.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...