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CoA slams 'negligent' AG

CoA slams 'negligent' AG
CoA slams 'negligent' AG

The apex court, the Court of Appeal (CoA) has dismissed with costs an application of leave to appeal out of time by the Attorney General (AG) against former Leader of Opposition, Dumelang Saleshando.

Justice Singh Walia concluded that there was negligence in the Attorney General’s Chambers in dealing with the matter timeously. In advancing reasons for late filing, the AG wrote: “I did, soon following the delivery of the judgment aforesaid, become aware of its existence.

I also read it, formed the view that the learned judge was, with respect, wrong in the findings he made, particularly the conclusions of law he came to, and determined that the judgment ought to be appealed to this court "I was not aware that my subordinates had not appealed it.

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