The judiciary after the storm

The period between 2008 and 2018 is most notable for political and judicial controversy. It was in the same period that the subject of judicial appointments took centre stage in national discourse and became a hotly contested issue between the government, political parties, labour movements, the Fourth Estate and the Law Society.

The same period was marred by mutiny in judicial ranks. Judges revolted against the supposed authority of the Chief Justice. The result was a lengthy standoff as ugly as the spectacle itself. When the former President left office, the acrimony appeared to have in part, subsided.

The mutinous judges had been beaten into line and lay prostate at the feet of a triumphant Chief Justice in terminal days of his judicial career. Conversely, the departing President left with a bloody nose, having suffered defeat at the hands of a territorial Law Society jealous of judicial independence.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up