Strengthen security measures for judicial officers
Friday, February 02, 2024 | 90 Views |
The disturbing events of May 17, 2022, serve as a reminder of the risks faced by those who dedicate themselves to upholding justice.
As Korae’s plea for continuity before a specific magistrate was denied, his reaction escalated from verbal aggression to a horrifying physical assault on the magistrate. Such incidents not only jeopardise the safety of judicial officers but also erode the public’s confidence in our legal system.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...