Kgathi�s attack misplaced

While they, like all other citizens have a right to hold opinions, ministers and senior government officials should be careful when expressing such as it can be difficult to separate their personal views from a government position.

Of course, there have been instances where judicial officers have granted bail to suspects in serious offences, but that does not justify a public outburst from a minister charged with ensuring that justice is dispensed equitably. Yes, there are incidents where a person was granted bail and went ahead to commit another offence while still on bail, but bail is granted with the guidance of the law.