Kgalajwe�s last glance at the mayoral seat
Friday, August 08, 2014

Kgalajwe
James Kgalajwe ascended to the mayoral seat after his predecessor, Ephraim Maiketso, suffered a vote of no confidence, which was upheld by the Francistown High Court.
At his office this week, Kgalajwe described to Mmegi how overwhelmed he was at being chosen as mayor of the city and achieving his dreams in the process.
His horrific actions, betraying the trust placed in him to protect children have rightly been met with the full force of the law. Whilst we commend the court’s decision, this case forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about safeguarding our children and the lifelong scars such abuse leaves.Magistrate Kefilwe Resheng’s firm sentencing sends a powerful message that those who harm children will face severe consequences. Her words rightly...