Of the accused, the defence and 'His Worship'
Tuesday, June 17, 2008

It is Friday morning at the village magistrate court. Security is tight, commotion rocks the courtroom, and legal arguments are beyond reproach. By close of business, Gaborone Village Chief Magistrate Lot Moroka describes the day as a 'bitter-sweet day'.
There is hardly any parking space as the accused prepare for the second mention.
It seems some government accounting officers, sworn to tell "the truth, the whole truth, and nothing else but the truth" before Almighty God, may have deliberately lied during the committee’s vital work. If proven, this is not merely unprofessional; it is perjury, a serious criminal offence and it strikes at the very heart of responsible government.The PAC’s role is fundamental. After each financial year, it painstakingly examines how public...