No evidence in Kgosi photo case
Saturday, May 29, 2021
Mokibe on Monday delivered a ruling in which she dropped a crucial charge against Kgosi on grounds that the State failed to provide any evidence of the photographs it accused the Kgosi of taking.
Kgosi, who was accused of contravening the DIS Act and slapped with two counts, being prohibition of disclosure of protected identity and obstructing officers and support staff. He now remains charged with a lesser charge of obstructing officers and support staff.
The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis. Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for...