Cop loses malicious prosecution suit

 Justice Phuthego PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
Justice Phuthego PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

A police officer demanding payment from government for an alleged unlawful arrest and malicious prosecution by police has lost the suit with costs.

Lungisisani Masubi who has held a rank of Sub-Inspector since 2015 was charged with stocktheft while stationed at Dukwi Police Station in 2017.

According to his court documents, Masubi was making two claims, one arising from the alleged unlawful arrest and detention for two days at Dukwi police station and for that he was demanding P350,000.

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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