New brooms at crucial institutions
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
The appointment of the new Director of Public Prosecutions, Stephen Kgosietsile, the new Attorney General, Abraham Keetshabe and the new Director of the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crimes (DCEC), Victor Paledi came at a time when uncertainty about the future of our beloved country is at stake.
There is rampant abuse of office by those who hold such offices on behalf of the public. Individuals by-pass the laws and laid down procedures and processes to employ their friends/relatives or to procure goods and services from their friends’ companies.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...