Court awards stripped soldier P40,000

The Court of Appeal (CoA) has awarded a soldier who suffered humiliation under military training 10 years ago after being told to strip and walk like a gorilla P40,000 yesterday.

 

Judge Monametsi Gaongalelwe said that the humiliation suffered by the victim both before and after the event was severe and as such still remains so during his judgment.

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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