Court hears gory toddler beheading details
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
The accused, Ludo Phaladze, 21, pleaded not guilty to murdering Bokamoso Otukile at Area S location on January 18, 2017.
When the trial started, Phaladze’s attorney Morris Ndawana told the court that a plea of not guilty was entered because the accused was insane at the time of committing 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...