Driver pleads not guilty in multiple death case
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Segwagwa was a driver of a Dyna bakkie that was involved in an accident with Bamangwato Transport bus that claimed six lives along Selebi-Phikwe/Serule near Damuchujenaa turnoff on October 1 last year.
The accused appeared before Principal Magistrate Ditebogo Ntuli, where facts of the matter were read to him. The facts were that Segwagwa caused deaths by dangerous driving, claiming the lives of Thabang Medupi, Masego Moremi, Gorata Sebitola, Bushi Gunda, Itumeleng Legwete and Onalenna Tshenyego.
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...