How can a discredited Judiciary be trusted?
Friday, September 16, 2022 | 410 Views |
Justice Ketlogetswe accused both the CJ and Morwaeng of trying to influence his decision in a case that involved Member of Parliament for Lobatse, Dr Thapelo Matsheka.
As if that was not enough, the CJ and Ketlogetswe went on a spat, involving personally mud-slinging each other in public. The character assassination exchange between the two judicial officers put our judicial system into further chaos. The spat left the public asking themselves questions over the integrity of the justice system.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...