Thutlwe must be tried openly

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Gaborone Mayor, Kagiso Thutlwe appeared before Extension II Magistrate’s Court yesterday for a charge of drunken driving. The matter, however, was held in the Magistrate’s Chambers away from prying eyes following a conversation between his attorney, the prosecution and court officials.

It was not clear why the case could not be heard in an open court where many awaited their hearings on traffic offence cases.

Unlike the mayor, the traffic offenders who filled the court felt jilted, as they were to answer for their offences in open court where they were to be seen and heard by all and sundry. The development is a step backward in efforts to make leaders accountable in this country.

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