Patrick Van Rensburg (1931-2017) by Jeff Ramsay
Monday, May 29, 2017
Locally he was a principal founder of the Brigades movement in the Central District, which among other things gave rise to various rural production units and cooperatives, three secondary schools and the Mmegi newspaper.
During his long and distinguished career, Van Rensburg touched the lives of countless individuals in our country and region, including this author, in a positive, life changing way. One expects that there will be many tributes in the coming days.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...