DPP ordered to avail statements

FRANCISTOWN: A Senior Magistrate on Wednesday ordered the prosecution to furnish a man accused of arson with statements and other necessary documents relating to his two charges after he applied to be provided with the documents.

Said the 34-year old Mgcini Ncube: “I am asking for statements. I want to appraise myself with the cases that police allege I have committed. I also want the police to take me to my employer so that he can pay me if is possible.”

Earlier on Sergeant Kabelo Moremi had told the court that Ncube’s docket has been forwarded to the Directorate Public Prosecutions (DPP) for further instructions.

Editor's Comment
Justice served, but healing must follow

His horrific actions, betraying the trust placed in him to protect children have rightly been met with the full force of the law. Whilst we commend the court’s decision, this case forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about safeguarding our children and the lifelong scars such abuse leaves.Magistrate Kefilwe Resheng’s firm sentencing sends a powerful message that those who harm children will face severe consequences. Her words rightly...

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