Bail is a sensitive issue - Seretse
Friday, March 29, 2013
Speaking at the official opening of the stakeholders' workshop on bail in Gaborone last Friday, Seretse said the practice compromised the safety of the nation and hampered efforts becoming a safe and secure nation by 2016.
Nevertheless, the minister noted that bail is a strictly judicial issue and should be exercised without the interference from any entity.
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....