Top 10 WTF moments of 2017
Friday, December 22, 2017
Real live prison break
The year began with the country’s biggest prison break, when 18 inmates busted out of the Francistown Central Prison, sparking a massive manhunt. The 18, comprising 15 Zimbabweans and three Batswana, were serving time for crimes such as murder, armed robbery, house breaking and illegal possession of ivory. Most of them were rearrested, one died at large and by the time of the last reports, at least eight were still in the wind.
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...