Marobela speaks out
Thursday, January 23, 2014

Marobela, a Construction Claims Consultant vested in construction law, took the BDP to court last year to fight for a fundamental principle of natural justice – the right to be heard.
Explaining the steps of law that he took, Marobela says at the onset, when court orders were issued, he did not expect the party to engage in a court battle when the interim order was still in force.
While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...