D-Day For Bulela Ditswe Appeals
Monday, October 08, 2018
As the ruling party’s central committee holds a crucial meeting today, to amongst other things rule on Bulela Ditswe appeals, there is a conscious move not to repeat mistakes of the past.
A host of ministers and sitting Members of Parliament are amongst those appealing their ousting. They include Nonofo Molefhi, Shaw Kgathi, Vincent Seretse, Patrick Ralotsia, Kefentse Mzwinila and Biggie Butale. Those who sit in the central committee will have to recuse themselves in cases involving their constituencies.
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...