Court dismisses defilement appeal
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Gofamodimo who appeared in person was found guilty by a magistrate for a single count of defiling a girl under the age of 16 at Letlhalakane settlement in the Boteti sub-district in March 2012.
He was subsequently sentenced to six years in jail for the offence.
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...