Fake Moneymakers Appeal Conviction, Sentence
Monday, March 27, 2017
In the past, when convicting the trio of Moabi Sebiletso and Moses Maphika, Principal Magistrate Dumisane Basupi said there was overwhelming evidence against them. Sebiletso and Maphika were sentenced to five and four years behind bars respectively for the offence.
On Friday, the accused’s attorney Chakalisa Gunda made an application for bail pending appeal saying they have prospects of success since there are exceptional circumstances that warrant the court to divert from its previous position.
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...