Judicial Independence must be respected

For instance, the Executive and Judiciary are complementing arms of government that must mutually respect each other’s functions. This week at the funeral of one Pitseng Gaoberekwe, President Duma Boko emphatically lashed out at the Judiciary, threatening to use his executive powers to oust some judges.

The Judiciary as an arm of government is responsible for interpreting and enforcing the laws of the land. Their lordships are yoked with the heavy burden of executing this lofty mandate and serving justice in a way they can best interpret the law.