Defence attorney launches scathing attack on prosecution
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Tshekiso Tshekiso of Kgalemang and Associates is representing Albert Kenosi (27) and Edwin Ookeditse (25) at the Francistown Magistrate Court in the case, which initially involved four others, who appeared in person.Two of the men have had their charges withdrawn. They are Keabetswe Mugabe Mokanyane (20) who is said to have disappeared without trace and 24-year-old Shandulo Letshola who has since turned accomplice witness.
The two others who appeared with Special Constable Kenosi and unemployed Ookeditse, who appeared in person are 29-year-old Lastboy Thomas, who is unemployed and Agisanang Johnson (24) who is a police Special Constable.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...