The political implications of Majaga's acquittal

Friday, March 26, 2021

Nata-Gweta legislator Polson Majaga was recently discharged and acquitted by the court of one count of defilement. Majaga’s case had attracted considerable interest from various sections of the public. While Majaga was cleared by the court, Mmegi Correspondent LEBOGANG MOSIKARE finds out whether the victory emboldened Majaga or was pyrrhic

FRANCISTOWN: In life in general, people who lead others such as politicians are expected to be the moral compasses of society.

For politicians, the burden of behaving ethically is heavy and comes with perks like being voted into office again.

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