Accused killer mother wants access to children
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Mokwerekwere told the court that ever since she was out on bail her then boyfriend’s parent had denied her access to her children.
“They took the children when I was in (police) custody, but since I was granted bail they are refusing me access to my children. I, therefore, pray that this court gives (me) assistance with permission to see my children,” she said on Monday when she briefly appeared before court.
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....