The bastardisation of justice

Buck stops here: Legislators will have to decide whether to review the Criminal Procedure  and Evidence Act
Buck stops here: Legislators will have to decide whether to review the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act

The nation is sick and tired. Police are sick and tired. Victims and their families are sick and tired.

Each day, via Btv and other channels, Batswana witness violent criminals being paraded after capture, only to learn that the brazen, unrepentant and smug scoundrels are granted further bail.

Late last year, a mob of suspects in violent robberies was shown on Btv, with the report noting that more than half of them were already on bail for other crimes, with others having two bails pending.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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